There are two “hot wars” in the world right now, in Europe and the Middle East, in which two democratic nations, Ukraine and Israel, are standing up against two of the great forces of fascism in the world today: Russia…
Happy 90th Birthday, Gov. Dukakis
We wish to extend our best wishes for a “Happy Birthday” to former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, who turned 90 last week. Mike Dukakis served as governor of our state from 1975-79 and then again for two terms from 1983-91.…
EHS Roundup
EHS Girls Volleyball Concludes Season With State Tourney Contest The Everett’s High girls’ volleyball team wrapped up its 2023 season with an appearance in the Division 1 state tournament last Wednesday evening at Westford (Academy) High School. Although the Lady Crimson Tide,…
Everett Hosts Second Annual Community Bowl
Special to the Independent Everett community gathered at Everett Stadium as Everett High School alums competed in a fierce flag football game Everett, MA – The City of Everett hosted the second annual Community Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 28, at…
City of Everett to Host Veterans Day Ceremony and Luncheon
Special to the Independent All veterans are encouraged to attend and all are welcome to honor those who served Everett, MA – Mayor Carlo DeMaria, alongside the City of Everett’s Veterans Services Department, is pleased to announce the City of…
Everett School Comm. Votes To Place Superintendent of Schools On Administrative Leave
The Everett School Committee voted by a 7-3 margin Monday to place Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into complaints filed against the school administration with the city’s Human Resources Department. Mayor Carlo DeMaria,…
S&P Global Assigns Everett’s Long-Term Bond Rating to One of Its Highest Levels
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings assigned its ‘AA+’ long-term rating to the City of Everett’s $7.205 million series 2023 general obligation (GO) municipal purpose loan bonds for…
Everett Voters Set for City Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7
Everett Election Director Danielle Pietrantonio is predicting a 25 percent turnout for the municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Pietrantonio expects approximately 5,000 residents to cast ballots in the election for City Council and School Committee at-large and ward positions.…
City Adds New Backhoe to DPW Fleet
The new addition will replace the current backhoe that is out of service and cannot be repaired Everett, MA – The City of Everett has purchased a new backhoe to add to the Department of Public Works (DPW) fleet. The…
Chelsea’s ROCA Is Getting a Complete Renovation
Special to the Independent ROCA opened on Pearl Street in Chelsea about 27 years ago, and has grown in leaps in bounds, and has added and adapted to accommodate the ever-growing population and issues that come with it. Addressing young…
EBNHC President and CEO Named to Modern Healthcare’s Top Diversity Leaders List
Special to the Independent East Boston Neighborhood Health Center is proud to announce that President and CEO, Greg Wilmot, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. “I am deeply honored to be recognized by Modern…
DiDomenico Advocates for His Healthy Youth Act Bill Alongside Educators, Parents, and Students
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico recently testified in support of his Healthy Youth Act bill before the Joint Committee on Education. A few weeks ago, the state’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education unanimously adopted a new health education framework…