This is the most wonderful time of the year, to paraphrase the popular song, with holiday music playing in the malls and on our car radios, resurrecting our earliest childhood memories of Christmases-past. We choose just the right tree, decorate…
There’s Still Time To Help Those in Need
The stock market is booming and unemployment is near an all-time low, but there was the depressing news this past week that homelessness among Americans has increased by 12 percent in the past year. The cold, harsh reality for many…
Enjoy the Long Holiday Weekend Safely
The upcoming long-weekend means that most of us will be partaking in traditional gatherings with our families, friends, and co-workers to share the joy of the holiday season. Unfortunately, this also means that many among us will be overindulging in…
EHS Roundup
EHS Girls Basketball Defeats Chelsea, 55–23; Hosts English Tonight The Everett High girls basketball team posted its first victory of the season with a 55-23 victory over Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Chelsea last Thursday. “Everyone contributed to this win…
Obituaries 12-21-2023
Angelina Acierno Together With Her Late Husband, She Owned and Operated Luigi’s Grocery in Everett for 45 Years It is with Great Sadness that the Acierno family announces the passing of Angelina Acierno, 84, of Everett. Angelina Vittoria Acierno was…
City of Everett Hosts Annual Tree Lighting
Special to the Independent The City of Everett hosted the annual Tree Lighting event on Friday, Dec. 2, at Everett Square, in celebration of the holiday season. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and family threw the switch and lit up the beautiful…
Plans for New Soccer Stadium in Everett Fail To Advance
The plans for a new professional soccer stadium being built across Route 99 from Encore Boston Harbor are on hold for the immediate future. The state Senate had advanced the proposal by inserting special language in a supplemental budget bill…
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Named National Quality Leader in Healthcare
Special to the Independent East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) has been named a 2023 National Quality Leader by the Department of Health and Human Service’s (HHS) Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) for their dedicated work in addressing gaps…
Council, School Committee Inauguration Set for Jan. 5
City Clerk Sergio Cornelio will administer the oaths of office to members of the City Council and School Committee at an inauguration ceremony on Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saugus-Everett Elks. Cornelio said a celebration will follow the…
DiDomenico Foundation Toy Drive on December 7
Join the DiDomencio team for the Annual DiDomenico Foundation Toy Drive as we celebrate the holiday season and collect toys for children throughout our region. Residents from far and wide will come together at Santa’s “pop up” toy factory at the Kowloon Restaurant…
News Briefs
City Improves Convenience With New Parking Kiosks Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett has recently installed new parking kiosks with improved language access and more payment methods throughout the City. The new solar-powered parking kiosks,…
MSO, Concord Prison Outreach Distribute Thanksgiving Meals
A collaboration between the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) and Concord Prison Outreach helped brighten Thanksgiving for the loved ones of 30 individuals currently incarcerated at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction. The MSO and Concord Prison Outreach worked to…