Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria, members of the Everett City Council and community members recently gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Crimson Liquors. Owners Lenny Parsons and Rajesh Kesar officially opened their doors with a ribbon cutting…
Month: September 2025
Mayor DeMaria Announces October Council on Aging Programming and Events
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) has planned events, along with new and recurring programming, that are intended for adults aged 60 and above. The following…
City of Everett Hosts Monthly Luncheon for Veterans
Veterans gathered at the Connolly Center for a luncheon, community connection and city resources Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett’s Department of Veterans’ Services hosted a monthly luncheon at the Connolly Center to honor…
Fall is the Time to Take a Hike
For many of our fellow New Englanders, fall is our favorite season. The warm days and crisp evenings serve as the perfect midpoint between the heat and humidity of summer and the chill of winter. When you add in the…
Luigi Mangione is not a Hero
It was a sad, sad sign of our times last week to see individuals holding “Free Luigi Mangione” signs outside of the courthouse in New York City where Mangione made a court appearance. Mangione is facing state and federal charges…
Guest Op-Ed: Ward One and Everett on the Rise!
By Peter A. Napolitano I live on the same street, and in the same house that I grew up in. Ward One has seen many changes in the last 60 plus years. We were host to some of the biggest,…
Everett High Football Team Loses to No. 1-Ranked Xaverian
The Everett High School football team traveled to Westwood Friday to play defending Division 1 state champion Xaverian and the host Hawks proved to be worthy of their current No. 1 ranking. Xaverian defeated Everett, 49-14, in an early-season matchup…
EHS Roundup
Three wins for EHS girls soccer The Everett High girls soccer team enjoyed a perfect week, going 3-for-3 with a trifecta of victories in three contests. Last Saturday the Lady Crimson Tide hosted non-league opponent Lawrence at Everett Stadium and…
Night at Emerson Paramount: Kristina Wong’s #FoodBankInfluencer Shines a Light on Food Injustice
By Victoria Fabbo With humor as her entry point and justice as her destination, performance artist and activist Kristina Wong delivered a sharp, insightful, and emotionally resonant performance of #FoodBankInfluencer. Blending storytelling, education, and song, Wong exposed the cracks in…