Senator Sal DiDomenico and his son Matthew were recently invited by the Biden Administration to the White House to honor the Boston Celtics on their 18th NBA Championship. President Biden praised the efforts of the Celtics, and star players Jayson…
Council Votes to Allow Limited Animal Testing
Councillors Smith, Rogers clash on issue By Cary Shuman The Everett City Council voted by a 6-4 margin to allow limited animal testing at life science centers or laboratory buildings that could be located in Everett in the future. Before…
DiDomenico’s Energy Siting Bill Signed into Law
Special to the Independent This past fall, the Governor signed a climate omnibus bill into law, S.2967, which includes key language from Senator Sal DiDomenico’s energy facility siting bill, S.2113, that will protect his constituents from hazardous energy projects and…
Pietrantonio shines in City Council discussions
By Cary Shuman Political observers of City Council meetings have consistently lauded Ward 6 Councilor Peter Pietrantonio for his uncanny knack of taking large-scale issues and putting them into basic, people-on-the-street perspectives. Some might call it a refreshing “lunch pail”…
Van Campen Asks for Better Communication and Collaboration Between Administration and Council
By Cary Shuman Ward 5 City Councilor Robert Van Campen has requested the city’s water superintendent, Ernest Lariviere, to appear at the next Council meeting “to clarify the purpose of recent letters to residents regarding lead.” While the Council unanimously…
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office First to Install a Naloxone Vending Machine
Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office has become the first sheriff’s office in the Commonwealth to install a naloxone vending machine (Link to B-Roll), making the opioid overdose reversal medication available for free to all visitors and…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Never Gave Up
For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2025 will mark 57 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel…
Los Angeles Wildfires: A Tragic Sign of the Times
The apocalyptic images from Los Angeles this past week of the destruction caused by the still-raging fires are unfathomable. They are mindful of the horrific black-and-photos of Hiroshima in the aftermath of the atomic bomb in WWII. Entire communities have…
EHS Boys Basketball Defeats Brockton, 69-59
The Everett High boys basketball team earned its third win of the season with a 69-59 victory over Brockton this past Saturday afternoon in the EHS gm. “It was an even matchup that ended with us securing a hard-fought victory,”…
Obituaries 01-15-2025
Paula Keefe Her life was a testament to her unwavering faith and the love she shared with her family and friends Paula Keefe, a spirited and loving soul, passed away on January 9, 2025. She will be remembered for her…
City of Everett Lights Menorah in Celebration of Chanukah
Elected Officials Sworn In To Office
McGonagle takes oath of office for new term Joseph McGonagle (center) was sworn-in as state representative for the 28th Middlesex District during an impressive ceremony Jan. 1 in the House Chambers at the State House. Pictured with Rep. McGonagle following…