Three fighters out of the Everett-based Broadway Boxing Club, including a former Everett High football standout, are competing in the 2022 Lowell Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament held at Lowell Auditorium. Gilbert Kabamba, who earned two Super Bowl rings as…
City Council Inquires Into Justice of the Peace Fees Charged by Clerk’s Office
At the January 24 meeting of the City Council, two items generated controversy. The first was an order by Councilor Stephanie Martins asking that the matter of “cash collected as a fee for officiating during work hours at City Hall…
Excellence in the Everett Public Schools
Special to the Independent Highlights from Around the District The Everett Public Schools (EPS) recently completed the exhaustive and intense Tiered Focus Monitoring Review administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. And in a tremendous and thorough exhibit…
School Committee Takes up a Number of Issues
The Everett School Committee discussed a number of controversial items at its January 18 meeting amid the backdrop of the gender and racial discrimination action filed by School Superintendent Priya Tahiliani the day before with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discriminatioin…
Tahiliani Files MCAD Complaint Against City
According to published news reports, Everett Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani has filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) alleging racial and gender discrimination. Tahiliani unanimously was appointed as superintendent in December 2019 with a contract that…
Long-Time Chelsea City Councilor Leo Robinson Announces His Candidacy for State Representative
Leo Robinson, the longest serving City Councilor in Chelsea, has announced his candidacy for State Representative in the newly formed seat that has united all of Chelsea, as well as portions of Everett. “It is with great pride and honor…
City of Everett Receives High Bond Ratings from Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) assigned its “SP-1+” short-term rating to the City of Everett’s $10.5 million series 2022 general obligation bond anticipation notes and “AA+” long term-rating and stable outlook…
Pioneer Charter School of Science Wins Annual ‘Battle of the Atoms’ Game
In one of the region’s most interesting but friendly rivalries, the Pioneer Charter School of Science of Everett girls basketball team defeated the Pioneer Charter School of Science 2 of Saugus, 39-14, in the annual Battle of the Atoms game…
Baker Celebrates Educational Opportunity, Proclaims “Massachusetts School Choice Week”
“It is important for parents in Massachusetts to explore and identify the best education options available to their children,” reads a proclamation just issued by Gov. Charlie Baker, recognizing this Jan. 23-29 as “Massachusetts School Choice Week.” Gov. Baker’s proclamation…
News Briefs
Spend, Gift and Support City of Everett Local Businesses Everett Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the new Everett Chamber E-Gift Card, a community-based digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to keep local spending local. Purchase…
From the Mayor’s Office: Meet the Team: Cathy Draine
Cathy Draine is an employee of the Department of Diversity and Inclusion and has worked for the City of Everett for 3 weeks. What do you do in the City? I serve the city as the Director of Diversity, Equity…
ABCD Fuel Assistance Can Help You Stay Warm
Bitter January cold is hitting Massachusetts and ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development) wants to remind residents that households at or below the federal poverty level can now receive as much as $1,650 in fuel assistance, while those with slightly…