Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back 400 years to the Pilgrims and Indigenous People, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no…
Thank You, Nancy Pelosi
The announcement last week by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that she will be stepping down from her leadership role in the Democratic caucus (although she will remain as a member of the House) marks an end to one of the…
Obituaries 11-22-2022
Natale Pesce MWRA Retiree Natale, A. “Ned” Pesce of Methuen, formerly of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 8 in the Cedar View Nursing Center in Methuen after being in failing health. Ned was born in Everett and…
City of Everett Honors Veterans
Special to the Independent The City of Everett recently held its Veterans Day Ceremony and Luncheon at the Connolly Center to honor all who have served our country. It was a full house at the Connolly Center as the Everett…
DiDomenico Lands Agreement To Pass Bill Protecting Open Spaces
Special to the Independent Senator DiDomenico secured an agreement with House of Representatives conferees on the Public Land Preservation Act, and later that day joined his colleagues in the Legislature to pass this legislation that protects open and public spaces…
DeMaria Thanks Aggregate Industries For Community Service
Title Contender: Foppiano Will Return to the Ring on Nov. 23 in Windham, N.H.
Special to the Independent Everett’s undefeated professional boxer, Shayna Foppiano, will make her return to the ring on Nov. 23 at the Castleton Center in Windham, N.H. One of the sport’s most marketable performers whose nickname is “Hollywood,” Foppiano (4-0-1)…
EHS Football Falls 21–0, in MIAA Division 1 Quarterfinals
The Everett High School football team had its playoff run come to an end in a 21-0 loss to Central Catholic in the Division 1 quarterfinals Friday at Lawrence Stadium. The usually high-powered Everett offense, led by senior quarterback Karmarri…
News in Brief
DeMaria Announces Upcoming Everett Public Libraries Events Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the Everett Public Libraries upcoming events for the month of November. All residents are encouraged to attend the wide variety of programming that is suitable for…
Superintendent Tahiliani Leads Book Discussion
Superintendent Priya Tahiliani led a discussion with educator and author Jessica Lander on Monday, November 14th at the Harvard Book Store. A full house attended the special event spotlighting Lander’s book, “Making Americans: Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas, and…
DiDomenico Secures Millions in Funding for His District in Sweeping Economic Development Bill
Senator DiDomenico recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature in passing a wide-ranging $3.76 billion relief package to provide targeted energy assistance, support ongoing transportation needs, as well as, investing in the state’s small businesses, caregivers, health care system,…
Everett Citizens Foundation Presents Grants to Local Groups
The Everett Citizens Foundation (ECF), which was established by the Host Community Agreement between the City of Everett and Wynn Resorts (Encore Boston Harbor), presented grants to local groups at a ceremony Monday in the Everett Council Chambers. Matt Lattanzi…