The recently-released Fire Study done by Municipal Services recommends adding a fourth, new Fire Station as the City continues to grow, but controversially also suggests re-purposing the recently-renovated Central Fire Station into an EMS, or ambulance, outpost. The Fire Study…
Pressley advances $750,000 in community project funding for Island End River Area Flood Resiliency project
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley announced the successful inclusion of $750,000 in federal community project funding for the City of Chelsea’s and City of Everett’s Island End River Regional Coastal Flood Resiliency project. Congresswoman Pressley visited the Island End on June 2,…
Pressley urges Biden administration to support Haitian community amid ongoing political crisis
House Haiti Caucus Co-Chair Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley sent a letter with fellow co-chairs to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calling on him to take a series of steps to support the Haitian diaspora amid ongoing political turmoil in…
Bike to the Sea community meeting, Wednesday, July 28
Bike to the Sea is reaching out to the Hispanic community in the Everett, Malden, Revere, Saugus, Lynn and surrounding communities by holding a meeting in Spanish on Wednesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at…
Adrien endorsed for Mayor by Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund
The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund has endorsed Gerly Adrien in the election for Mayor of Everett, a credit to her commitment to the environment and climate action. With issues of public health, environmental justice, transportation, and energy policy…
Everett Police and Fire Departments team up to assist mother giving birth
On Monday July 19, at approximately 12:45 p.m. Everett Police Officer Jeffrey McCabe while working a construction detail on the corner of Chelsea Street and Partridge Terrace in Everett witnessed a vehicle pulled to the side of the road. Upon…
Everett Schools begin planning for September
With the first day of school just a bit over a month away, the Everett Public Schools (EPS) are already starting to plan for the upcoming school year so that things get off to a good start in the wake…
From the Mayor’s Office
Meet the team: Asima Memic What do you do in the City? “I worked down the Connolly Center in the beginning, delivering food to the seniors and delivering what they need, Here in the Facilities now, I make sure the…
News in Brief
Everett Democratic City Committee to hold Meeting and 2021 Caucus The Everett Democratic City Committee has two important meetings scheduled. Given the ongoing concerns surrounding Covid, both meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. If you wish to participate in…
Pfizer Vaccine Clinic at Neighborhood Parks
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett in partnership with Curative will be distributing Pfizer vaccines to the community at local parks beginning on Thursday July 22 between 4-7 p.m. “The City of Everett has…
EPS students enjoy a variety of programming
Special to the Independent After an unpredictable year characterized by altered routines and disrupted schedules, the Everett Public Schools this month is enjoying the return of a time-tested part of its yearly calendar: The Extended School Year (ESY) Program overseen…
A unique production of Romeo and Juliet starts Aug. 14
Special to the Independent The age-old vendetta between the Capulets and the Montagues erupts this August in Chelsea Square. Shakespeare’s beloved romantic tragedy will be staged in the streets, parks, and by the fountain, as well as in the windows…