For those of us who have been around for a while, the warning signs are flashing red for the prospects of a budget crisis for our state and our cities and towns thanks to the promised changes in policies by…
Month: February 2025
It was Great to See Captain Mike Eruzione at the Big Game
We just wanted to mention that it was great to see Winthrop’s own Mike Eruzione serving as the honorary captain of Team USA for the big game with Canada (whose honorary captain was Wayne Gretzky) at the TD Garden last…
Letter to the Editor
On Traffic Cameras Dear Editor, I am sorry I missed last week’s edition where I understand you expressed the view that speed-detecting cameras are ill advised. If we want to address the traffic problem I can’t imagine why we would…
EHS Roundup
Boys win Davenport tourney to earn a spot in state tournament The Everett High boys basketball team, which began the weekend with an 8-10 record and needed to win both its season-ending games in order to punch their ticket for a Journey…
Obituaries 02-26-2025
Fred Campagnoni Dedicated Medford High School Teacher Fred Campagnoni of Danvers, formerly of Everett, passed away suddenly and peacefully on February 17, 2025. He was a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, brother and wonderful friend. Fred was born in Everett…
EHS Indoor Track Team Honors Its Seniors
Council Discusses Parking Regulations at Special Meeting
By Cary Shuman The City Council met with Police Sgt. Joe Gaff and Director of Parking Chad Luongo Feb. 11 in the Council Chambers to discuss parking issues and the increased number of vehicles on Everett streets. Councilors-at-Large Stephanie Smith…
Project Delta Presents Comfort Kits to Everett Police
By Cary Shuman Representing Project Delta, Mark AuBuchon, vice president of the organization, presented comfort kits to the Everett Police Department during a Feb. 12 ceremony at the police station. The kits, which are duffel bags, contain stuffed teddy bears…
DiPierro Will Announce his Bid for Re-election on March 6
Special to The Independent On March 6, at the Village Bar and Grill, Ward 3 Councilor Anthony DiPierro will announce his bid for re-electon at a reception to celebrate his 30th birthday among family, friends and supporters. DiPierro was first…
News in Brief
DeMaria Announces Transportation Service to Everett Target for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Door2Door Transportation is piloting a shuttle service to…