Building on the success of two inaugural events that premiered last summer, the Everett Public Schools (EPS) once again held two celebrations for students and families to mark the start of the school year. Up first were special gatherings for…
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MBTA Releases Update on Orange Line Work; More Than 50-Percent Completed
Last Friday, the MBTA announced that 50 percent of the work taking place along the Orange Line during the 30-day closure is complete. Additionally, the scheduled work is on schedule overall. Overall, work teams have completed: • 44% of rail…
EHS Football Gets Ready for the Season
McGonagle Thanks MBTA For Bus Replacements
EHS Students Complete Internship Program at MPCU
Special to the Independent Five students benefited from the full force of Members Plus Credit Union’s commitment to Everett High School when they were invited to participate in a high-visibility internship program with banking and marketing professionals. EHS students and…
Pietrantonio Predicts 40 Percent Turnout for Tuesday’s Election
Director of Elections Danielle Pietrantonio is predicting a 40 percent turnout for the State Primary Election on Tuesday, Sept 6. “I think we’ll have approximately 7,500 to 8,000 voters,” Pietrantonio said Tuesday. “We’ve gotten a little over 2,000 people who…
See You in September: Council Will Address Five Resolutions by Smith
When the City Council reconvenes in September, there will be some leftover items that the councillors will need to address. “We been trying to work on these issues since June,” Councilor Stephanie Smith said of five resolutions she has filed,…
Stop & Shop Store in Everett Closes After 21 Years in Business
The Stop & Shop supermarket in Everett has closed its doors after 21 years at the busy Revere Beach Parkway location. “It’s a sad day,” said Store Manager Glen Sanford last Thursday, Aug. 14, the final day of operations. “We…
Students Heading Back to School On August 31
Special to the Independent The Everett Public Schools will open its doors to students for the first day of 2022-2023 on Wednesday, August 31, as administrators and educators look forward to an academic calendar free from the restrictions, apprehension, and…
Amazon Warehouse Slated To Be Closed
Five Amazon delivery stations in Massachusetts, including one located in Everett, will be closing, according to Amazon spokesperson Caitlin McLaughlin. Last week, McLaughlin made the announcement that the Everett location, as well other sites in Dedham, Mansfield, Milford, and Randolph,…