Special to the Independent Dr. Omar Easy of the School Department and Councilor Gerly Adrien have announced a 2020 Everett Black History Month student speech writing contest. Easy and Councilor Adrien said the goals are to strengthen Everett High senior…
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The World of Phunk: Briggs-Connor to Direct Her First Hip-Hop Musical
Everett dance complex Phunk Phenomenon’s Urban Dance Theater group is taking the leap so to speak on Saturday, Feb. 29, when it presents, ‘Phunk World,’ hip-hop musical, that will hit the stage at Boston’s renowned Strand Theatre. Comprised of spoken…
Foresteire’s Court Date Moved to March 30
The first pre-trial conference for the case against former Supt. Fred Foresteire was supposed to take place on Jan. 30 in Malden District Court (which is not housed on the Parkway in Medford District Court), but was postponed without explanation…
Everett Public Libraries Events
Week of February 17 February Vacation Week LEGO Club Parlin Memorial Library Tuesday, February 18th until Saturday, February 22. Visit the Parlin Library Children’s Room from February 18, through February 22, to participate in the library’s Community LEGO Club. Earn…
“E” Club Scholarship Deadline Feb. 14
The “E” Club of Everett has been granting scholarships for 48 Years! In order to apply for a scholarship, you need to be a member of the E Club. Our Scholarships range in values between $1,000 and $2,500. All that…
Rep. Joe Mcgonagle Opens Office in City Hall for Constituents
In just her first week stationed at City Hall, Diane Lees – an aide to State Rep. Joe McGonagle – has been able to solve housing issues and even insurance quandaries. Those are likely questions that would have lingered for…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Endicott College Announces Local Dean’s List Students Endicott College, the first college in the U.S. to require internships of its students, is pleased to announce its Fall 2019 Dean’s List students. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a…
Briefs
Mystic Valley Elder Services Elects Officers and Members to its Board In late October, the Board of Directors of Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) re-elected three officers and elected one new officer including Dorothy Martin-Long of Everett to lead the…