Special to the Independent If you’ve driven around Everett recently, you’ve probably noticed that our local parks are all looking their absolute best lately, with plenty of green space, freshly mowed ball fields, new playgrounds and even splash pads ready…
Sorry Folks –But the Pandemic is far from Over
We in Massachusetts are living in a bit of a pandemic bubble right now, both literally and figuratively. The high vaccination rate in our state, as well as in neighboring states throughout New England, has contributed to a dramatic drop…
Guest Op-Ed: Helping the Homeless
By Mayor Carlo DeMaria I have always been proud to be a resident of Everett. Part of that pride comes from knowing how much the residents of this City care about others and how they want to help when they…
Guest Op-Ed: Financial Suicide is Not Necessary
Dr. Glenn Mollette There is some risk to all of life. A friend and his wife had a house paid for and a substantial savings account. At the age of 65 he was retired and bored and bemoaned he had…
Letters to the Editor
“Critical Race Theory” To the Editor, This is an informational letter for clarity. It has come to my attention that somebody running for office is incorrectly telling folks that we are implementing “Critical Race Theory” in our schools. We are…
Boxing Returns, Shea Willcox, Tommy Shen Preparing for July Fights
The Broadway Boxing Club, under the direction of Dennis Willcox and Joe Ricciardi, is prepping two of its top amateur boxers for their next bouts to be held July 31 in Dedham. Nineteen-year-old fighters Shea Willcox and Tommy Shen have…
Obituaries 07-15-2021
Elena Pantano Retired waitress A Funeral Mass was celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church in Everett on July 12 for Elena M. (Mogavero) Pantano, 90, who died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 6 at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center in Revere.…
A New Beginning: Blessed Mother of the Morning Star Parish
DiPierro Running for Re-Election
Property Owners Say ‘No’ To Land Taking on Lower Broadway
The City Council voted to postpone a vote on the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) amendment for Lower Broadway that would include the power to take some private properties on Mystic Street, with most councilors signaling they would not support taking…
Everett Council Votes Unanimously to Support Sports Wagering Bill
With debate raging in the State Legislature on whether or not to implement sports wagering in Massachusetts, the Everett City Council had a unanimous call for the state to pass the bill currently being contemplated. There was no hesitation from…
New School Committee Student Rep Says She Was Put in Her Position, But Didn’t Choose It
Most members of the School Committee set out for their seat, but for Student Representative Dyna Louis, the decision was a divine placement rather than a major decision that the Everett High rising junior made. Louis is the first student…