Last week, both chambers of the State Legislature unanimously voted to enact the Student Opportunity Act, providing an unprecedented $1.5 billion new investment in Massachusetts K-12 public education system and ensuring public schools have the resources to provide high-quality education to students across the…
Month: November 2019
Everett Firefighters Achieve ‘Firefighter of the Year’ Honors
Six Everett firefighters will be honored as ‘Firefighters of the Year’ at a special state ceremony in Worcester today, Nov. 26, for their heroic work on the Morris Street fire in July 2018. The 30th annual ceremony will honor firefighters…
Encore Casino Numbers up and Down for October Revenues
Slot machine revenues hit a high for Encore Boston Harbor in October, but table game revenue continued to slide greatly in the month – down by almost $10 million from August – and leading to an overall decline in gaming…
Mayor Proposes Borrowing $10.5 Million for Pope John
Mayor Carlo DeMaria has proposed to the City Council to borrow $10.5 million to purchase the campus of the recently-closed Pope John High School on upper Broadway. The matter came too late for Independent deadlines, but was on the Council…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no religious meaning,…
Enjoy the Holiday Safely
We would be remiss if we did not remind our readers to enjoy the holiday weekend, but to do so safely. And specifically, we really mean only one thing: Do not drink & drive, nor allow friends & family members…
Letters to the Editor
Open Letter to the Members of the Everett School Committee Dear Editor, We, the members of the Everett Education Coalition, are writing in regards to the search for the next superintendent of Everett Public Schools. In recognition of the 350…
Guest Op-Ed: How We Drive Development Without Displacement
By Maria Belen Power, GreenRoots As our communities fight for environmental justice, achieve significant victories, and become healthier and more attractive to live in, we face mounting pressure from developers. Land is being swallowed up by investors and driving up…
The Next Step: Superintendent Search Committee Puts Forwards Four Candidates
In a contentious meeting of the School Committee on Nov. 13, the Superintendent Search Committee reported out four finalists – all from outside the district – and the School Committee accepted that report by a vote of 7-1. Only outgoing…