Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the Everett Citizens Foundation (ECF) grant application for Year 5, Round 2 is now available. The request limit for this round of funding is set at $10,000. All…
DiDomenico Joins Supporters of Head Start Programs at a Celebration
Special to the Record Senator Sal DiDomenico joined Head Start advocates from across Massachusetts for Head Start Day at the State House. Over 300 Head Start program staff, parents, advocates, and partners gathered in the State House to celebrate the…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Take-Home Bookmark Kits, Adult Circulation Desk. All month long. Double the Books, Double the Fun! Take home two books and snag a FREE take-home bookmark kit just for you. It’s a literary treat you won’t want…
Council Provided Update On City-Owned Ambulance Service
Provisional Fire Chief Joseph Hickey provided statistics on the operation of the city-owned ambulance following a request for an update by Councilor-at-Large Michael Marchese. The chief’s update coincided with an appearance by former councilor Al Lattanzi during the public participation…
News Briefs
Everett Public Libraries Present: The Great Everett Jewelry Exchange Do you have a stash of unwanted jewelry in your bedside table or in your old jewelry box? Have you been inspired by Spring weather to clean up and clean out?…
Davis Announces Her Candidacy for Democratic State Committee Woman
Henrietta Davis has announced her candidacy for State Committee Woman. The following is her statement: “I’m Henrietta Davis, former Cambridge Mayor, asking for votes for Democratic State Committee Woman on March 5, the Presidential primary. If elected, I will first…
Everett Firefighters Graduate from Academy
State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership announced the graduation of 35 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today’s graduates are…
Tuesday Is The Presidential Primary Election
This Tuesday, March 5, is the quadrennial Presidential Primary Election Day when Democrats and Republicans (as well as the members of the Libertarian Party) will have an opportunity to choose their candidates for President. In addition, although those who are…
Letters to the Editor
Accessible Public Walk Along the Malden River Shoreline To the Editor, This letter is an edited version of the testimony given on February 12, 2024 I write today to speak on the importance of National Grid building an accessible public…
EHS Roundup
EHS Girls Hoop Wraps Up Season The Everett High girls basketball team concluded its 2024 season with a 57-33 loss to Marblehead. Emilia Maria Babcock led the Lady Crimson Tide with 11 points and pulled down five rebounds. Malaica Guillaume…
Everett Hosts First-Ever Lunar New Year Celebration
Special to the Independent The City of Everett hosted the Lunar New Year Celebration on Friday, Feb. 16, at the Connolly Center. Residents gathered to celebrate the Year of the Dragon for the City’s first-ever Lunar New Year celebration. Attendees…
City Hosts Rumble at the Rec Professional Wrestling Show
Special to the Independent The City of Everett’s Recreation and Youth Development Department hosted the Rumble at the Rec professional wrestling show on Friday, Feb. 20, at the Everett Recreation Center. The wrestling ring took center stage at the Recreation…