It was 95 years ago in June, 1930, that President Herbert Hoover signed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff law (which had been passed by a Republican Congress) that imposed draconian increases in tariffs on more than 20,000 imported goods. Smoot-Hawley has been…
EHS Roundup
EHS baseball wins two contests; hosts Charlestown Fri. The Everett High baseball team has opened its 2025 season in successful fashion with victories of 20-9 at Mystic Valley and 11-6 at Greater Lawrence. “It’s been a great start to the…
Pioneer Charter School of Science Boys Basketball Team Awards Banquet
Special to the Independent The Pioneer Charter School of Science boys basketball program held its awards banquet April 2 in the school cafeteria in Everett. Head coach Michael D’Itria started the tradition of season-ending banquets following his inaugural season last…
Obituaries 04-09-2025
Claire R. DeVeau Graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1950 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Claire Rita (Fournier) DeVeau,92, on March 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a cherished mother…
Everett 2025 Varsity Softball
Vets Breakfast
Moving Along
Largely pro-soccer stadium crowd turns out for community meeting By Cary Shuman City officials and residents participated in a “Community Conversation” about the potential 25,000-seat soccer stadium project with Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Sen. Sal DiDomenico Monday night in the…
DiDomenico Hosts Briefing on Increasing Education Funding
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico hosted a legislative briefing on the many effects high inflation has had on school budgets and how his legislative proposal would eliminate the negative impacts of inflation increases in the future. Current law…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Check out seeds from the library! The Seed Library is back at the Everett Public Libraries, just in time for spring. Bring your library card and you can borrow up to 4 seed packets from either the Shute or Parlin…
News in Brief
Everett to Begin Flushing Hydrants Throughout the City April 1 The City of Everett’s Water Department will begin flushing water mains throughout the city beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2025 and will continue through Friday, May 30, 2025. Hydrant flushing will…
DeMaria: Council was Aware of how Longevity Pay was to be Calculated
Special to the Independent In response to the March 24 Council meeting and the discussions about longevity pay, Mayor Carlo DeMaria has issued the following statement: “The discussions at the March 24 City Council failed to remind residents of the…
Revere Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Armed Robberies in Revere and Everett
Special to the Independent A Revere man was sentenced last week in federal court in Boston for the armed robberies of two Boston-area convenience stores in less than one week. Jaquan Barrows, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge…