Encore Boston Harbor employees, vendors, partners, friends, and family will work together to “Feed the Funnel” this Labor Day Weekend. Notable “Honorary Guests” like the New England Patriots Cheerleaders on Thursday, August 31 at 11 a.m. and Friday, September 1…
How To Help the Maui Fire Victims
The horrific and tragic disaster in the town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui has gripped the world this past week. The scope of this tragedy is unimaginable — photos of the scene look like something from after…
Clarence Thomas: The Supreme Court for Sale
With each new revelation about the extent to which Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has accepted extravagant gifts from assorted billionaires, it has become increasingly clear that Thomas has used his office as a ticket to live the lifestyle of…
Letter to the Editor
Immensely Grateful To the Editor, I write to you as the Executive Director and Co-Founder of For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) to shed light on the role our organization plays in supporting the children and families of the City of…
Guest Op-Ed: Maui, Devastation Can Happen Anywhere
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Maui has long been the go-to destination for millions to experience paradise. Life has changed. Maui is now the site of the deadliest fire in modern U.S. history. At this writing, over 90 persons are been reported…
Obituaries 08-16-2023
David Cook Retired Everett Police Officer David B. Cook of Everett died at home on Saturday, August 5. He was 78 years of age. Born in Somerville, Dave lived in Everett for most of his life. He served honorably in…
Everett Participates in National Night Out
Attorney General secures $100,000 for Everett air quality projects
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has secured $100,000 for two community-based non-profit organizations, Mystic River Watershed Association and Everett Community Growers, Inc., to work with each other and community members to address air quality problems in Everett. This funding was…
Pietrantantio says no preliminary in School Committee At-Large race
Everett Election Director Danielle Pietrantonio has announced that there will not be a preliminary election in the School Committee At-Large race following candidate David LaRosa Senatillaka’s decision to run for City Councillor At-Large. “Mr. Senatillaka informed me Monday that he…
Costa announces his candidacy for re-election as Ward 3 Councilor
Darren Costa has announced for re-election as Councilor of Ward 3. The following is his statement: “Dear Ward 3 Neighbor, I am writing to announce my candidacy for re-election as your Ward 3 City Councilor. Please allow me to tell…
Legislature passes Fiscal Year 2024 budget including millions in DiDomenico priorities
Special to the Independent Last week, the legislature approved a $56.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), including many of DiDomenico’s legislative priorities and millions of dollars for his district. This budget provides historic levels of investment in education,…
Flores begins his tenure as EHS head football coach
Justin Flores was appointed as the new head coach of the Everett High School football team July 1, and he’s begun preparing for the 2023 season. Flores has reached out to his incoming players, who have been engaged in individual…