Steve Saling and Patrick O’Brien were given 2-5 years to live after each was diagnosed with ALS. Defying all odds, they have been living at the Leonard Florence Center for Living for the past 13 years since the Center opened…
The Tragedy in Israel
The incursion into Israel by terrorists from Gaza this past weekend, resulting in the indiscriminate and wilful slaughter of 900 innocent civilians, including young children, rates as one of the most heinous events in the world in this century. The…
Democrats Share in the Blame for the Chaos in the House
There are many who are to blame for the complete breakdown in the operations of the U.S. House of Representatives, but a large share of that blame belongs to the Democrats, all of whom voted to oust former Speaker Kevin…
TV Networks: Please, No More Pats’ Games
For those of us who have been Patriots’ fans since we were kids in the 1960s, the dreadful and pathetic performances of the Pats these past two weeks have resurrected painful memories of the era when the then-Boston Patriots were…
EHS Roundup
EHS Field Hockey Team Tops Revere, 2-0 The Everett High field hockey team defeated Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Revere, 2-0, last Wednesday at 7-Acre Park. Cephas Orleus and Jonathan Scoletti scored the goals for coach Sabrina Wright’s squad, while goalie Willins…
Justin Time! Coach Flores, Tide Engineer Brilliant, Last Second Drive To Beat BC High, 35–34
Everett High quarterback Carlos Rodriguez completed a fade pass to 6-foot-5-inch receiver Jaysaun Coggins in the corner of the end zone with three seconds left to tie the game and placekicker Adoni Santos booted the PAT to give the Tide…
On the Campaign Trail: Sarnie Announces Her Candidacy for School Committee At Large
Cynthia Sarnie announced her candidacy for School Committee At Large. The following is her statement: My name is Cynthia Sarnie and I am asking for one of your 3 votes on Nov. 7 for School Committee At Large. I am…
Everett Celebrates Italian American Heritage Month
Special to the Independent The City of Everett hosted a ceremony to raise the Italian flag at City Hall and continued the celebration at Meadows Park on Saturday, Sept. 30, with a community event for all. The event kicked off…
City to Host Annual Community Bowl
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett will host the second annual Community Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cabot Street. As…
Ballot Positions Chosen for Nov. 7 Municipal Election
Director of Elections Danielle Pietrantonio held a Drawing By Lot event last Thursday at City Hall to determine the ballot positions for the City Council and School Committee races in the Nov. 7, 2023 municipal election. NAME ADDRESS Michael…
Bill Passed To Provide ID Cards to the Homeless
Special to the Independent Sen. Sal DiDomenico announced that the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed An Act to provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness, to establish a process allowing an adult or youth experiencing homelessness to apply for a…
$5.2 Million Awarded To Support Recycling and Waste Reduction
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced nearly $5.2 million in grant funding to 283 municipalities and regional solid waste districts across Massachusetts. The grants, made available by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) through the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP),…