The only designated developer selected to build affordable housing at the former Pope John XXIII High School notified city officials on Monday night that it is withdrawing its proposal. “This just isn’t the right time or place for it,” said…
Everett High Races Past BC High Eagles, 42–14; Preps for Homecoming Game With Revere
When Boston College High School answered Damian Lackland’s touchdown and Jayden Prophete’s two-point conversion with its own scores in the first quarter, fans thought they were in for a hard-fought, down-to-the-wire contest. But Coach Rob DiLoreto’s Crimson Tide juggernaut would…
McGonagle Speaks at Harvard’s Brazilian Business Conference
Special to the Independent Last week, Representative Joe McGonagle had the opportunity to speak before dozens of entrepreneurs and business owners, many of whom are Brazilian immigrants, at the Harvard Club in the Boston about the importance and impact of…
News in Brief
Local Post Office will be Closed for the Holiday Post Offices across the Commonwealth will be closed on Monday, October 10, in honor of the federal holiday Columbus Day. Retail services will be unavailable and there will be no street…
DiDomenico, an Anti-Hunger Champion, Invited to White House Conference
Special to the Independent On September 28, Senator DiDomenico was invited to the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years. During the summit, President Biden announced an ambitious goal of eliminating hunger and tackling…
Everett Resident Wins $10 Million Prize in Lottery
Nicolas Recinos of Everett is the winner of a $10 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Bonus Wins” instant ticket game. Recinos chose to receive his prize in the form of a one-time payment of $6,500,000 (before taxes). He…
Suffolk University Launches Innovative Center for Continuing and Professional Education
Special to the Independent Suffolk University has announced the launch of an innovative new continuing education center that is purpose-built to meet industry needs in a rapidly evolving economy, while also enabling busy working professionals to develop the skills they…
Take a Forest Bath
When we saw a headline about a “forest bath” in an on-line publication the other day, we initially took its meaning literally. But the article was not about physically bathing in the woods. Rather, it pointed out that there have…
Sundays Aren’t Fun Anymore
Some years back, amid the Patriots’ long string of success, we wrote that New England fans should enjoy the ride, because it inevitably would come to an end. We’ve been Pats’ fans since the 1960s, so unlike younger fans, we’ve…
Letter to the Editor
On the Everett Harvest Fest Dear Editor, Thank you for your informative article and the photos of the Harvest Fest in last week’s newspaper. I appreciate the Everett Independent staff covering the event and helping raise awareness about food accessibility.…
EHS Roundup
EHS Boys Soccer Tops Classical, 2–0 The Everett High boys soccer team received goals from Kayky Freitas and Joshua Desouza to power the Crimson Tide to a 2-0 victory over Greater Boston League rival Lynn Classical last week. Coach Pedro…
Obituaries 10-05-2022
Josephine Wilson Her Warmth and Sense of Humor Will Be Missed by All Josephine (Interrante) Wilson of Everett passed away on September 27 at the age of 91. “Jojo” was the bright and beloved light of her daughters, Joanne…