The Everett City Council observed a moment of silence for former city councilor Donald Michael Harney at its meeting Monday night at City Hall. Councilor-at-Large Michael Marchese offered words of tribute to Mr. Harney, who died on January 8, 2026.…
Everett City Government Inaugural Ball was a First-Class Event
Everett city officials and residents enjoyed the Inaugural Ball Saturday, Jan. 10 at the spectacularly decorated Edward G. Connolly Center. The capacity crowd enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner catered by Rita’s, and a lavish dessert table, followed by dancing…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Gaming Club Parlin YA Room. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm. Join us for board games and video games at the library! Bring your own or play what we have here. For ages 12 and up. Yarn Club Parlin Fireplace Room.…
Van Campen Holds Talks on Three-phase Development on Lower Broadway
Special to the Independent Mayor Robert Van Campen hosted a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 6 – his first full day in office as the new mayor – in the Speaker George Keverian Conference Room at Everett City Hall. Van…
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2026 will mark 58 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel…
EHS Roundup
Vasquez’s bucket with 2.4 to go lifts EHS boys over English, 50-48 The Everett High boys basketball team earned a pair of important victories last week, defeating Greater Boston League rivals Lynn English, 50-48, and Somerville, 59-50. The twin wins…
Obituaries 01-14-2026
Lucille Hope Grava Lifelong Everett Resident Lucille Hope (DellIsola) Grava of Everett entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 9, 2026 in the Artis Senior Living in Reading. She was 85 years old. Lucille was born in Everett and remained…
Soccer Stadium Project in Everett Getting Closer
DeMaria and The Kraft Group reach community agreement valued at nearly $200 million for Everett Special to the Independent After months of candid negotiations and ongoing community discussion, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and The Kraft Group have reached a community impact…
Van Campen inaugurated as Mayor of Everett
Robert Van Campen was inaugurated as Mayor of the City of Everett at an impressive ceremony Monday night in the Everett High School Performing Arts Center. With his wife, Lisa Van Campen, and their children, Lily Van Campen and John…
Obituary 1-7-26
Janice A. MartiniGraduate of Everett High School, Class of 1954 Janice A. Martini entered eternal rest on Sunday afternoon, January 4, 2026, at the Rosewood Nursing Home in Peabody. She was 89 years of age. Formerly of Everett, Janice…
DeMaria finalizes agreement with Wynn Resorts for two new hotels and full commuter rail stop
In the final hours of his administration, Mayor Carlo DeMaria signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Wynn Resorts that clears the way for the development of up to two new hotels on Wynn-owned property along Lower Broadway, bringing significant…
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces community benefits agreement with Kraft Group for Everett Stadium
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston and the Kraft Group have agreed on financial and operational terms of a community benefits package totaling nearly $48 million over the next 15 years and additional commitments around project design…