With the snow season now upon us, the City is well prepared for both snow removal and emergency measures. The Mayor recently met with his senior staff to ensure that the procedures, staffing, and supplies for snow removal and parking…
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Appleton Street Park to get Re-Design, Input Sought Now
The City is seeking public input to evaluate three proposed concepts for the Appleton Street Park, a small park off of the Main Street corridor. Rachel Kelly of the Planning Department told the Independent that they will likely have bid…
City Hall Rally Features Speakers and Organizers
About 30 people gathered outside City Hall Monday to protest alleged sexual harassment and discrimination by school Supt. Frederick Foresteire. The Everett Education Coalition rally was organized after charges of sexual harassment were levied against the superintendent by former School…
School Committee Likely to Discuss MCAD Case Allegations on Monday
The School Committee will likely take up discussion in executive sessions of sexual harassment allegations made against Supt. Fred Foresteire by a former employee – who was terminated in June – during its meeting on Dec. 17. The news of…
Teaming Up:Celtics and SNHU Unveil New Technology Lab Recently at the Madeline English School
The Boston Celtics and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) teamed up to unveil a new technology lab at Madeline English School in Everett, on November 28. During the opening, Celtics player Robert Williams III and SNHU staff guided students through…
On Edge:Businesses at Breaking Point Amidst Casino, Road Construction
Rob DeFronzo grew up down the Line, and while the casino project has changed everything about his childhood neighborhood there, it’s not nostalgia that has him at the end of his rope these days. After 18 years in business on…
Engine 2 Ready to Come Home to Hancock Street
The City is getting ready to re-open the historic Hancock Fire Station this Saturday, Dec. 8, but with a $3.5 million facelift to tidy up the old fire house. “This is a great example of the City’s capital improvement plan…
Pope John Tigers Fall Short to St Bernard’s, 46-35, in Super Bowl
One of the greatest seasons in Pope John XXIII High School sports history came to an end at Gillette Stadium Saturday as the Tigers fell to St. Bernard’s, 46-35, in the Division 8 Super Bowl. It was an offensive extravaganza…
Everett Historical Survey Uncovers Treasures of the Past
There are no shortage of historic homes in Everett – homes and buildings with a glorious history – but it’s a history lost on almost everyone living in the city. Everett is one of the more unique Greater Boston cities…
Looking at the News:Council President Jockeying Underway
The duties of Council President have been hotly contested over the last several years, and though it’s usually a thankless job, everyone seems to want it come December. That’s been the case the last several weeks as councilors have begun…