We’re all aware by now that climate change is dramatically impacting our weather, particularly by increasing the intensity of major weather events such as hurricanes. In our little corner of the world, significant weather events have been few and far…
Alcohol Ignition Interlocks Would Be A Good Idea
The National Highway Transportation Board (NTSB) recently made the recommendation that automobile manufacturers should be required to install ignition interlock devices (IID) into all new motor vehicles to prevent those who drink alcohol from operating a motor vehicle. According to…
Guest Op-Ed: Make Today a Good Day
Dr. Glenn Mollette Life is one day at a time. You don’t have tomorrow. You hope for tomorrow but it’s not guaranteed. We plan for tomorrow. We save for tomorrow and look forward to tomorrow. Today is what we have.…
EHS Roundup
EHS Field Hockey Wins Two Contests The Everett High field hockey team earned a pair of impressive victories this past week, defeating two non-league rivals, Northeast Regional, 6-0, and Greater Lowell, 11-1. In the triumph over the Lady Golden Knights,…
Obituaries 09-28-2022
Salvatore S. Cravotta October 19, 1931 – September 25, 2022 Salvatore S. Cravotta passed away at the Don Orione Nursing Home on September 25 at the age of 90. Sal was an avid Boston sports fan. As a young man,…
McGonagle, Colleagues Tour Irish Naval Vessel
Special to the Independent Last week, Rep. Joe McGonagle toured the Irish Naval ship, the L.E. James Joyce with House colleagues who are also members of the Irish-American Caucus. The James Joyce was docked at Fan Pier Boulevard from September…
Katy Rogers-Inspired Outdoor TheaterProject Is Completed at Wehner Park
When the pandemic hit Everett hard two years ago, Katy Rogers proposed the construction of an outdoor movie theater at Wehner Park as a recreational option during times when social distancing regulations were in effect. The work at the park…
School Committee Hears Options for School Buildings
Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani outlined three options, including using the former Pope John XXIII High School as a middle school for grades 7 and 8, at Monday night’s School Committee meeting in order to alleviate the overcrowding situation in…
Everett Rolls to a 42–0 Victory Over Somerville
Special to the Independent The Everett High football team opened its Greater Boston League schedule with a 42-0 victory over Somerville on the Highlanders’ home field last Friday night. Coach Rob DiLoreto’s defending league champions scored on its first six…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Sponsors Free Bluebikes Adventure Passes
In recognition of World Car Free Day, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) is sponsoring free Bluebikes Adventure Passes on Thursday, September 22. Unlimited two-hour Adventure Passes, for a 24-hour period, will be available across the Bluebikes system’s…
News in Briefs
Harvest Fest in Everett The City of Everett will host Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 24, from 1-4 pm. Located at 199 School St., this event will have a pop-up farmer’s market to increase our resident’s access to locally sourced produce. There…
Everett Teen Organizes Summer Programs at Family Resource Center
Everett teen, Evelyn Gayhart, organized three summer STEM programs at the Eliot Family Resource Center this summer. The June program documented the growth of praying mantises, the July program detailed the lifecycle of butterflies, and the August program followed the…