Rep. Joe McGonagle, along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed comprehensive legislation addressing the Commonwealth’s most immediate needs in the veteran community and making necessary updates to service member quality-of-life issues and acknowledgements of our military…
FBI Warns of Spike in Rental and Real Estate Scams
As rents, home prices, and inflation surge in today’s highly competitive real estate market, the FBI Boston Division is warning the public about the risk of rental scams, and the need to be cautious when posting and responding to rental…
EPS Educator Throws Out the Ceremonial First Pitch at Fenway
Special to the Independent Devens School teacher Kevin Doyle threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Wednesday, July 6th at Fenway Park as the Boston Red Sox celebrated Disability Awareness Night. The Red Sox recognized several local families and advocates…
Summer Is Half Over – Make the Most Of What’s Left
We realize that most of the kids have been out of school for only a few weeks, but in terms of what we think of as the full summer season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, this coming weekend will…
America Always Has Had An Anti-Democratic Element
As the January 6 Committee continues its hearings, many of us (including an increasing number of former Trump supporters) have been shocked by the extent to which Trump and those around him plotted to overturn the election of Joe Biden.…
Letter to the Editor
Tax Rebate Proposal Misses the Mark To the Editor, The Massachusetts Legislature’s proposal to send $250-$500 checks to a particular income range (38-150k) is economically misguided and fails to meet the moment. Under this proposal: -A widowed mother of two kids…
Obituaries 07-13-2022
Edward Dimond October 13, 1944 ~ June 27, 2022 Edward J. Dimond, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 27. A US Air Force veteran, he was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Pizzuto) Dimond, the loving father…
City of Everett Celebrates Independence Day
The City of Everett celebrated Independence Day with many activities and entertainment for everyone at Glendale Park. The event kicked off with the return of the traditional doll carriage, bicycle and wagon decorating contest. All the young participants did a…
Tammy Turner Honored With a Commonwealth Heroine Award
Special to the Independent Everett High Athletic Director Tammy Turner has been named a 2022 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Turner was nominated by State Rep. Joe McGonagle for her service to Everett athletics…
Need Feedback: Council Seeks Resident Input Regarding Future Use of Former Pope John XXIII
City Council members at last week’s meeting made it very clear that they want neighborhood feedback before they vote on what to do with the former Pope John High XXIII High School site. At last week’s meeting, members from the…
Everett Little League All-Stars Open Tourney Play at Sacramone
Special to the Independent The Everett Little League 12-Year-Old All-Star team will play Melrose in the Mass. District 12 Tournament tonight (Wednesday) at 7:15 at Sacramone Park. Jimmy Schaefer is the manager of the Everett contingent. Marc Freni and Brian…
News in Brief
DeMaria Announces Dates for Outdoor Movie Nights Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett are pleased to announce dates for our outdoor movie nights that will be held throughout the summer. All residents are invited to an evening of watching…