When Holly Garcia was 10 years old, she decided she wanted to be a lawyer. “My parents had gotten divorced, and I actually had a guardian ad litem assigned to me,” said Garcia. “Everything my guardian was doing to help…
We Urge Our Legislators To Support Lobster Fishing Bill
Most of us are environmentalists to some extent. We doubt there are few among us who do not find it heartbreaking that there was a record number of deaths of manatees this past year in Florida because excessive algae growth…
Remember What Trump Said…
While he was on the campaign trail during the primary season in early 2016, Donald Trump uttered these memorable words, “I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose voters.” Although Trump later…
Obituaries 06-15-2022
Carmen Albano Retired Teacher Carmen B. Albano of Malden, formerly of Everett, entered into eternal rest at home on Monday, June 6. He was 92 years old. Born in Everett, Carmen lived in Malden for many years. He was a…
EHS Class of 2022
School Committee Honors EHD Football Star Ish Zamor
The Everett School Committee honored Everett High School senior Ish Zamor Monday night in recognition of being named a Jack Grinold Eastern Mass. Scholar-Athlete. Zamor was one of 26 recipients statewide of the award that recognizes athletic and scholastic excellence.…
Exxon To Abandon Operations at Tank Farm
Special to the Independent Amid pressure from a Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) lawsuit, ExxonMobil has ceased operations at its Everett tank farm and is selling the site to a developer. CLF filed a lawsuit in 2016 arguing Exxon’s site has…
U.S. Attorney Looking Into Allegations of Discriminatory Conduct Here
The office of U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins reportedly is launching an investigation into allegations of potential civil rights violations by the City of Everett. Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria this week confirmed that his office has received a letter from Rollins…
School Bus Company Withdraws Fuel Charge Request
The controversy over whether to approve the changes for an added fuel surcharge to the contract of the Malden Transportation Co. (MT) came to an end at Monday’s night School Committee meeting when the MT owners withdrew their request to…
News in Brief
Everett Firefighters Memorial Sunday The Annual Memorial Sunday service will be this Sunday, June 12, at 9 a.m. at the Everett Firefighters memorial stone at the corner of Ferry and Elm. This is the first ceremony since 2019. The Everett…
McGonagle, House Pass Legislation To Address Teen Sexting and Image-Based Sexual Assault
Rep. Joe McGonagle, along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, passed legislation addressing teen sexting and image-based sexual assault, commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” “I’m proud the House today passed a bill consistent with our intent…
ABCD’s 24th Field of Dreams Charity Event Set for Fenway Park
Thanks to the generosity of the Boston Red Sox, ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development) will once again host its iconic summertime fundraiser, Field of Dreams, at Fenway Park to benefit Greater Boston’s underserved, low-income youth through the ABCD SummerWorks program. NESN’s…