(The following is a weekly feature in the Independent based on the City’s 2018 Historic Property Survey done to note the many little-known historically significant properties within the city.) Architectural Description: The Hancock Apartment Building at 19 Hancock Street is…
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COVID-19 Briefs
Cases of COVID-19 Continue to Stay in Double Digits Day over Day The numbers of COVID-19 cases in Everett continued in a steady upward trend this week, reporting the highest numbers in a week for some time. The City saw…
Community Briefs
Mayor Concludes School Committee Listening Tour, Mayor Carlo DeMaria last week cancelled the final two Listening Tour dates regarding his new potential position on the School Committee and thanked those who provided him input. The Listening Tour began in November…
Winter Wonderland to be in Everett on Dec. 20
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that a Winter Wonderland drive-thru event will be held in the City of Everett. Sponsored by Mayor DeMaria and the First Lady of Everett, the event is meant to brighten spirits and spread…
Pet Safety Tips Over the Holidays
We all know that cats and dogs love to chew (and unfortunately swallow) a surprising array of household items. In fact, one of the most common claims we receive at Trupanion is for Foreign Body Ingestion. The holidays, along with…
Baker Awards $11.7 Million in Skills Capital Grants to Educational Institutions
The Baker-Polito Administration last week announced $11.7 million in Skills Capital Grants awarded to 47 educational institutions across the Commonwealth to update equipment and expand student enrollment in programs that provide career education. Twelve of the organizations are receiving a Skills…
First Marijuana Store in Area Opened Nov. 10, and It Has Quite a Tale
It seems like an eternity since marijuana was legalized in Massachusetts and people began talking about opening cannabis stores, but now Chelsea – just next door to Everett– has seen its first adult-use store open on Nov. 10, yet it’s…
Exelon Generation Provides 300 Brand New Coats to EPS Students
As part of its continued support of the Everett Public Schools, Exelon Generation has graciously donated 300 winter coats to our students through a collaboration with Operation Warm. This is the third consecutive year Exelon has made this generous gesture…
Person-Centered Care Is Essential to Providing Care in the Home Setting
Most of us are faced with that question each year. So, as you see your parents or grandparents this holiday season—either safely in person or virtually—and express your love and thanks to them for all they have done, include Mystic…
Councilor Capone, Fire Union Concerned about Low Staffing Levels
Staffing levels in the Fire Department have dipped to very low numbers and have many of the rank and file concerned – as well as one city councilor. Councilor Fred Capone has an item on the agenda for the meeting…