Former city councilor and School Committee vice-chair Michael McLaughlin made his first appearance in the Council Chambers since 2021 at Monday night’s Council meeting. McLaughlin, who addressed the Council during the public speaking portion of the meeting, said he wanted…
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City to host Resource Event for International Overdose Awareness Day at Glendale Park
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett will host an informational event in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Glendale Park…
Council President Van Campen Watches Meeting Remotely as he Battles COVID
By Cary Shuman Everett City Council President Robert Van Campen said Tuesday his health is “slowly improving” as he battles a case of COVID. “I got home Friday night late [from a business trip to Los Angeles] and I felt…
DiDomenico Announces Passage of Largest Housing Investment in State History
The Massachusetts Legislature has passed the Affordable Homes Act, the largest housing investment in Massachusetts history and a powerful first step in tackling the state’s housing affordability crisis. On August 6th, Governor Healey signed this historic bill into law. The…
Prattville Voice Studio is about expression and bringing out the best in people
Story & Photo by Marianne Salza In the parlor of her pastel yellow, Prattville home – with its wooden porch swing and encircling, lush garden — Marsha Johnson practices a piece that she performs along with a small chorus during…
Everett Community joins Together with First Responders for National Night Out
City of Everett Hosts Final Summer Concert at the Connolly Center
City Council Set for Key Vote on EHS building Renovations at Special Meeting Monday
By Cary Shuman The Everett City faces a very impactful vote at a special meeting Monday (Aug. 19) when it considers a funding order for $72 million for interior renovations to the old Everett High School building and an additional…
Everett High Football Team Opens Practice Friday
By Cary Shuman The Everett High football team, looking to reestablish itself as a state superpower, will begin pre-season workouts Friday for the 2024 season. Justin Flores, beginning his second season as head coach, expects close to 70 players –…
Hazardous Waste Day announced for August 24
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett will host Hazardous Waste Day for residents to dispose of hazardous materials on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Rivergreen…