Special to the Independent By day, pro boxer James “Pitbull” Perkins digs graves for a living but at night, he rigorously trains at the new Broadway Boxing Club in Saugus, where he’s been preparing for his throwdown with fellow super…
Month: October 2025
Get Out and Vote on Tuesday
Many of us view local government in the same way that we think about the weather: Everybody complains about it, but nobody does anything about it. However, unlike the weather, there actually is something we can do about the future…
It’s Halloween Season — Enjoy it Safely!
With the Halloween season reaching its peak this week — Halloween itself is this Friday — we urge all of our readers to enjoy the festivities in a safe and responsible manner. Halloween has come a long way since we…
EHS Roundup
Boys soccer falls just short of tourney The Everett High boys soccer team fell just short of earning a bid for the state tourney in the final week of its season. Coach Rodney Landaverde’s squad, which had defeated eventual Greater Boston…
Alcy Jabouin wants to Limit Council Agenda to 20 Items
By Cary Shuman Noting the increasing number of items on Council agendas and the length of meetings, Councilor-at-Large Guerline Alcy Jabouin would like to amend the rules and adopt a maximum number of 20 items for each meeting. “I think…
Secretary Snyder Visits EHS, Interacts with STEM Students
Special to the Independent Everett High School (EHS) hosted the Massachusetts Secretary of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) on Thursday, October 9, giving students and teachers the chance to discuss and showcase their work in the…
Mayor DeMaria Congratulates Alliance Security on 50 Years in Business
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently congratulated Alliance Security on celebrating 50 years of service. To mark this significant milestone, Mayor DeMaria presented a citation to President Marianne Jenkins and her team in recognition of their long-standing commitment…
Margaret Cornelio Announces her Candidacy for Re-election School Committee Ward One
Margaret Cornelio has announced her candidacy for re-election Ward One School Committee. The following is her statement: “Hello, I am Margaret Cornelio, School Committee Member in Ward One. I’m running for Re – Election I am A Lifelong Resident in Everett.…
City Staff Discusses Awareness and Understanding about Addiction with Youth in Everett’s Schools
Special to the Independent The City of Everett recently continued its ongoing efforts to promote awareness and understanding about addiction and alcoholism by visiting local schools to speak with students about ending the stigma surrounding these issues. City staff members…
DiLoreto Congratulates Former Coach DiBiaso on Field Dedication Honor
Everett High head football coach Rob DiLoreto lauded former coach John DiBiaso on the “much-deserved” recognition of having the field at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium named in his honor. The dedication ceremony will take place Saturday as party of Homecoming…