The Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University has released its annual forecast for the 2024 hurricane season and it is nothing less than frightening, with a prediction that the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will have activity well above…
EHS Sports Roundup
Softball Team Wins Four Contests, Now 5–0 The Everett High softball team won four contests in the past week, topping Greater Boston League (GBL) rivals Lynn Classical, Lynn English, and Somerville and non-league opponent O’Bryant High of Boston. Last Tuesday…
The April 2024 Eclipse
Appreciation: EHS Sports Great Stephen Anzalone, 70
The local sports community is mourning the loss of Stephen “Steve” Anzalone, one of Everett High School’s greatest athletes of all time, who died on April 2, 2024, at the age of 70. Mr. Anzalone was a standout in football,…
City Launches Sensory-Friendly Open Gym Initiative
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett’s Youth Development and Enrichment Department has launched Sensory-Friendly Open Gym hours at the Recreation Center. The new program will offer a welcoming and inclusive open…
Everett Kiwanis Donates to Evelyn’s Little Public Libraries Network
Administration Responds to Martins’ Request on Update of Encore Host Agreement Renegotiations
Mayor Carlo DeMaria has responded to Councilor Stephanie Martins’ request for an update on the renegotiation process for the Encore Boston Harbor host agreement. Martins had asked for the update at previous meetings, including the addition a public safety component…
City Offices Closed Monday, As Everett Observes Patriots’ Day: Trash Will Not Be Picked Up on Monday; Will Be Delayed for the Rest of the Week
Special to the Independent City offices will be closed to the public on Monday, April 15, as Everett observes the Patriots’ Day holiday. City offices will re-open on Tuesday, April 16, and City Hall will have extended hours of operation…
News in Briefs
Registry of Motor Vehicles Cautions Public to Beware of Deceptive and Mimic Websites The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding customers to use only Mass.Gov/RMV for information or to perform many transactions, including when trying to renew a…
City to Host Spring Bash Youth Dance
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett Youth Development and Enrichment Department, in collaboration with the Everett Youth Commission, will host the Spring Bash Youth Dance on Friday, May 10, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.,…
McGonagle, Mass. House Passes Bill To Remove Outdated and Offensive Terms in General Laws, Changes Mass. Rehabilitation Commission’s Name to ‘Massability’
Special to the Independent Rep. Joe McGonagle, along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed two bills that update the Massachusetts General Laws by removing out-of-date and offensive terms related to persons with disabilities, and by renaming…
Chelsea Council Meeting Addresses Temporary Shelter at Former Soldiers’ Home
Chelsea City Councilors raised questions and concerns about the use of the former Chelsea Soldiers’ Home as a temporary shelter for migrants at a special meeting with state officials last Thursday. The use of the vacant Quigley Building was announced…