Special to the Independent On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Provisional Fire Chief Joseph Hickey was sworn in as permanent fire chief during a regular meeting of the Everett City Council. Chief Hickey will be bringing his 29 years of experience, with…
MBTA Announces Return of Subway Line Managers
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced the return of Subway Line Managers as part of a comprehensive effort to maintain the visual appearance and upkeep of subway stations systemwide. With a renewed focus on providing the best in-station experience…
News Briefs
City Offices Closed Thursday, Nov 28 as Everett Observes Thanksgiving Trash, recycling, and yard waste will not be picked up on Thursday and will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week following the holiday EVERETT, MA…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group, Parlin Meeting Room, and Zoom. Monday, November 25th at 6pm. 18+. Jodi Picoult’s Mad Honey is a novel of suspense, a love story, an exploration of the secrets we keep and the risks…
Is The Housing Problem Solvable?
It is estimated that the U.S. presently is short of anywhere from four million to seven million housing units, including both rentals and single-family homes. This is an astounding number that is growing larger every year. Housing production is lagging…
Everett Citizens Foundation Awards $200,000 in Grants to Local Groups
The Everett Citizens Foundation presented a total of $200,000 in grants to local organizations during a ceremony Monday night in the City Council Chambers. In her welcoming remarks, Foundation Chairperson Holly Garcia said, “I’d like to acknowledge those who are…
EHS Roundup
Maria-Babcock Receives Prestigious Bay State Scholarship Everett High School senior Emilia Maria-Babcock has been selected by the Bay State Games as one of six statewide scholarship recipients for the 2024 Future Leaders Scholarship Program. The student-athletes were selected from a…
City of Everett Awarded 2024 MassINC Gateway Cities Innovation Award
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth – “MassINC” – has awarded the City of Everett one of its 2024 Gateway Cities Innovation awards in recognition of the city’s forward-thinking, proactive approach to the development of…
DiDomenico will be Honored for 20 Years of Public Service
By Cary Shuman Sen. Sal DiDomenico will be honored for 20 years of public service at a celebration Thursday night at Anthony’s, Malden. DiDomenico served six years on the Everett City Council before being elected senator in May, 2010. “Sal…
Van Campen Tones Down Speculation on Holiday Party
By Cary Shuman Robert Van Campen, who is winding down a very successful year as Everett’s city council president, announced plans for a holiday party to be held Dec. 4. It didn’t take long for political observers to speculate that…
DiDomenico, McGonagle Re-elected to Two-year Terms
Staff Report Sen. Sal DiDomenico and Rep. Joseph McGonagle were re-elected in the Nov. 5 general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the general election. McGonagle had defeated Councilor-at-Large Mike Marchese in the Democratic Primary in September. Elections Commission Chair…
Everett Honors Veterans at the Connolly Center
Special to the Independent The City of Everett hosted the annual Veterans Day Ceremony and luncheon on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Edward G. Connolly Center to honor all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The City…