Due to ongoing roadway work that will impact passengers using Terminals B, C and E roadways, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is urging departing passengers to plan for extra time if driving to the airport and/or utilize the various transit…
Get Your COVID-19 Booster Shots
While we would all love to leave COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, the stark reality is that the virus is still circulating among us, with the elderly and persons with compromised immune systems the most vulnerable to becoming seriously ill…
Mitt Could Have Been A Great President
The announcement this week by Utah Senator Mitt Romney that he will not seek re-election in 2024 leaves a void not only in the Republican party, but on our national political scene. When Mitt Romney was our governor, he showed…
EHS Roundup
Goals Galore for EHS Boys Soccer The Everett High boys soccer team enjoyed a highly-successful week, defeating Greater Boston League (GBL) rivals Malden and Chelsea. The Crimson Tide poured in six goals in both games, knocking off the Golden Tornadoes,…
Obituaries 09-20-2023
Richard A. Gregoire He Was the Embodiment of a Family Man Richard A. Gregoire, a lifelong resident of Everett, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 13 at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband…
UNOFFICIAL PRELIMINARY ELECTION SEPT. 19, 2023
City of Everett Holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Everett Celebrates Brazil’s Independence With A Flag Raising and Festival
The City of Everett raised the Brazilian flag on Saturday, Sept. 9, at City Hall in recognition of the country’s 201 years of independence. Immediately after, attendees paraded from City Hall, down Broadway, to the School Street municipal parking lot…
Mayor Demaria Congratulates Everett Little League Massachusetts District 12 Champions
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently invited the Everett Little League Massachusetts District 12 championship-winning team to Everett City Hall to congratulate them on their achievement. The team was invited to enjoy pizza and refreshments in the Mayor’s…
Everett Voters Head to the Polls Sept. 19 for Preliminary Election
Everett voters will cast their ballots in the preliminary election in four different contests on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Director of Elections Danielle Pietrantonio said that the polls will be open at 18 precincts at 12 locations throughout the city. The…
Planning Board Takes Up Large Rivergreen Drive Proposal
The Planning Board took up the large-scale development planned for Rivergreen Drive at its meeting last week. Applicants John Tocco and Ricky Belliveau and their team made a presentation on the project, which calls for the redevelopment of a 25-acre…
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Urges Residents To Be Alert for Continuing Arrest Scams
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is continuing to urge area residents to be alert for ongoing phone scams in which the perpetrators are posing as members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO). In recent weeks, numerous residents have reported receiving calls…