The opposition by some progressive Democrats to President Joe Biden’s decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine is yet another indication of how out-of-touch with reality they can be on certain issues. To be sure, the use of cluster bombs…
Where Is That Russian “Rebel” Army?
Two weeks ago, the news headlines were all about the supposed attempted coup by Yevgheny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner group, who reportedly was marching his 8000 man army to Moscow. But since then, both he and his army…
RFK Jr. Is a Disgrace to His Family Name
Those who follow politics from a distance may be perplexed by the candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Democratic nomination for president. However, anyone who has been aware of the trajectory of Kennedy’s life for the past 40…
Everett Little League All-Stars Compete in District 12 Tournament
The Everett Little League All-Star team was looking to continue its run in the District 12 Williamsport Tournament Tuesday night. The Everett contingent was set for a semifinal matchup against Charlestown, with the winner advancing to the championship game versus…
Obituaries 07-12-2023
Genevieve Sordillo Retired Parish Secretary at St. Anthony’s Church Genevieve L. “Gen” (Boudreau) Sordillo of Everett entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 3 in the Katzman Family Center for Living in Chelsea. She was 97 years old. Gen was…
McLaughlin Will Not Seek Re-Election to School Committee
Michael McLaughlin, one of the city’s most well-known and active public officials for more than a decade, has announced that he will not be a candidate for re-election to the Everett School Committee. McLaughlin is currently vice chair of the…
Everett Celebrates Fourth of July
Everett Democratic City Committee Meets
New Mini-Pitch Completes First Phase Of Boston Scores/ Salesian Boys & Girls Club Investment
A new mini-pitch at the Salesian Boys & Girls Club aims to fuel big soccer dreams for the young people of East Boston and beyond. On Friday morning, Boston Scores and the Boys & Girls Club held a ribbon cutting…
DeMaria Announces New Date for Annual Senior Summer BBQ
Special to the Independent Everett’s older adults are encouraged to wear boots, jeans and cowboy hats for this year’s Country Western theme Mayor Carlo DeMaria, in collaboration with the Council on Aging, is pleased to announce the City of Everett…
City of Everett Holds June Lunch and Learn
The City of Everett recently held its Lunch and Learn for the month of June at Everett City Hall. This month’s program was titled: “Building Hauses: Creating Safe and Inclusive LGBTQIA+ Spaces.” City employees were pleased to be joined by…
Healey Funds the Implementation of DiDomenico’s Law To Provide Resources To Expand Access to Safety Net Programs
Last week, the Healey Administration announced $40 million in federal and state funding to implement the law that Senator Sal DiDomenico championed for years, and the legislature passed in 2022 that would streamline access to core safety net programs. Legislation…