This week marks the first anniversary of the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by the government of Russia and its sociopathic leader, Vladimir Putin. The Ukrainian people have demonstrated to the world that freedom isn’t free. The enormous sacrifices they are…
Month: February 2023
Start Solving the Vocational Admissions Problem: Improve Access, Create More Seats
By Steven C. Sharek It’s no longer a secret that Massachusetts vocational-technical and agricultural high schools are a great option for students of all backgrounds who want to learn a trade and pursue a career. Unfortunately, there simply isn’t enough…
EHS Roundup
Girls, Boys Hoop Await Tourney Foes Both the Everett High girls and boys basketball teams will be awaiting word of their seeding and opening round opponents in the upcoming MIAA Division 1 state basketball tournament. Coach Riley Dunn’s Lady Crimson…
Obituaries 02-23-2023
Deacon Frank Valeri A Deacon for 43 Years Deacon Frank A. (Sonny or Mr. V) Valeri passed away peacefully at High Pointe House in Haverhill on February 14. Frank served in the US Army during the Korean War and was…
Council Congratulates Borgonzi on Chiefs’ Super Bowl Victory
Special to the Independent At the start of its meeting Monday night, the Everett City Council congratulated Kansas City Chiefs Assistant General Manager Mike Borgonzi on the team’s victory in Super Bowl LVII Sunday in Glendale, Arizona. Councilor-at-Large Stephanie Smith…
Everett Kicks Off Black History Month
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria, alongside elected officials, community members and participants, kicked off the City of Everett’s celebration of Black History Month with “Seeds. Roots. Branches: A Living History of Black Families in Everett” at the Parlin…
Foresteire Found Guilty, To Serve 90 Days in Jail; Second Trial Starts Today
Former Everett Superintendent of Schools Frederick F. Foresteire was convicted by a Malden District Court jury last Thursday after a three-day trial on two counts of a felony charge of indecent assault and battery on a person over the age…
Councilor Costa Seeks Renegotiation of Host Agreement With Encore Boston Harbor
The City Council unanimously approved a motion by Ward 3 Councilor Darren Costa that would require Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Office to form a Community Action Board and to develop a Community Benefits Agreement as part of a revised or new…
National Grid Offers Savings Initiative
National Grid is proud to serve a diverse community of Massachusetts residents and provide bill help solutions during challenging economic times. Through the company’s Winter Customer Savings Initiative, nearly 60,000 customers have enrolled in the company’s discount program, which provides…
News in Briefs
DeMaria Announces Upcoming Events in Celebration of Black History Month Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce upcoming events to celebrate Black History Month. The month of February is recognized as Black History Month across the United States. It calls…