Sarai Velez, a popular and talented student-athlete, at Everett High School, led “Sarai’s Haircut for a Cause,” an event held April 14 at the high school. Velez, who has gallantly battled cancer, led the effort that brought awareness to the…
School Committee Postpones Action on Fuel Surcharge Request
The Everett School Committee has yet to decide whether it will approve a fuel surcharge fee totaling almost $75,000 that has been requested by the schools’ bus company, Malden Transportation, Inc. While all members have agreed that the local company…
News Brief
Aging Wisely Everett Garden Club Will Meet Every Friday Mayor DeMaria is pleased to announce the Aging Wisely Everett (AWE) Garden Club will be meeting every Friday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Edward G Connolly Center located…
Our Driving Is Worse Than Ever, So This Is No Time to Reduce Traffic Stops
Pundits and some politicians recently have been calling for a reduction in the enforcement of minor traffic offenses by our police. We respectfully, and strongly, disagree. Thanks to a number of factors, our roadways are more dangerous than ever. In…
Putin’s Ukrainian Genocide
If you listen to chatter of the pundits and politicians, there seems to a debate about whether Russia is engaging in genocide in Ukraine. Obviously, we aren’t experts in international law. So we looked up the defiition of genocide according…
Guest Op-Ed: Finding Hope and Life Before Death
Dr. Glenn Mollette Most of us have wondered about life beyond the grave. Many today are in search of life before the grave. Given what many people traditionally believe about heaven, eternity and life beyond, it would certainly seem very…
EHS Roundup
EHS Girls Track Team Defeats Malden, 87-48; Set Many Personal Records The Everett High girls outdoor track and field team put their vacation week to good use with an 87-48 victory over Greater Boston League rival Malden last Wednesday. The…
Obituaries 04-27-2022
Walter Cardillo, Jr. Educator and owner of CSI Security Walter Cardillo, Jr. of Saugus, formerly of Everett, passed away suddenly on April 23. Walter was born on December 4, 1958, to the late Walter and Evelyn Cardillo (DeNunzio) of Everett.…
An Iconic Accomplishment
Easter Celebration 2022
Chelsea City Councilor Leo Robinson Officially Kicks off Campaign for State Rep.
Special to the Independent Long-time Chelsea City Councilor and community activist, Leo Robinson, officially kicked off his campaign for State Representative in front of a packed crowd of supporters this week. Supporters both new and old joined to hear Leo’s…
School Committee Hears of Capital Improvement Plans
With the Everett School Committee ready to discuss and possibly vote on the upcoming budget that will total more than $108 million at its meeting on April 25, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) will certainly be a major topic of…