Month: April 2022
Local Leaders Met With Sen. Warren Over Electrification of Commuter Rail
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria met on Friday, April 22 with Senator Warren and his fellow municipal and state leaders to discuss the electrification of commuter rail. The meeting was held in the McGee Building on the North…
Reverend Myrlande Desrosiers Honored by French Government
Special to the Independent Reverend Myrlande DesRosiers, MPA; J.D.; MDiv., founder of the Everett Haitian Community Center has been named “Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiqucs” by the French government for her work in promotion of the French language and…
Council Divided Over Public Participation
The public participation portion of the City Council meeting on Monday night turned out to be a major test for Council President John Hanlon both to keep order at the meeting to process city business and to adhere to the…
Everett Little League Opens 2022 Season on Saturday
The Everett Little League will hold its opening day parade and ceremonies this Saturday, April 30. League President George Castiello said that players and coaches will assemble at the old Everett High School and walk in the parade to Sacramone…
Congresswoman Pressley Visits EHS
Special to the Independent Showing total command and genuine engagement in classroom, small-group, and one-on-one settings, U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley enthralled the students and staff she encountered during a three-hour visit to Everett High School (EHS) on Thursday, April 14.…
Sarai Velez’s Haircut for a Cause
Sarai Velez, a popular and talented student-athlete, at Everett High School, led “Sarai’s Haircut for a Cause,” an event held April 14 at the high school. Velez, who has gallantly battled cancer, led the effort that brought awareness to the…
School Committee Postpones Action on Fuel Surcharge Request
The Everett School Committee has yet to decide whether it will approve a fuel surcharge fee totaling almost $75,000 that has been requested by the schools’ bus company, Malden Transportation, Inc. While all members have agreed that the local company…
News Brief
Aging Wisely Everett Garden Club Will Meet Every Friday Mayor DeMaria is pleased to announce the Aging Wisely Everett (AWE) Garden Club will be meeting every Friday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Edward G Connolly Center located…
Our Driving Is Worse Than Ever, So This Is No Time to Reduce Traffic Stops
Pundits and some politicians recently have been calling for a reduction in the enforcement of minor traffic offenses by our police. We respectfully, and strongly, disagree. Thanks to a number of factors, our roadways are more dangerous than ever. In…