Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced three additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV). All three individuals are in their 60s. One is a woman who was exposed in southern Bristol County.…
McGonagle wins Democratic primary for State Rep.
Rep. Joseph McGonagle secured the Democratic nomination in the Sept. 3 primary election in Everett. McGonagle showed strength at the polls across the city, garnering 1,494 votes to defeat Councilor-at-Large Michael Marchese, who received 718 votes. There is no Republican…
News Briefs
DeMaria Announces Upcoming Council on Aging Events for September and October Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) has planned events and celebrations for Everett’s older adults throughout September and October. Hispanic…
Summer Shack Celebrates Sept. Birthdays with Free 1 lb Lobster
Summer Shack, located in Back Bay and Allston, is offering a special birthday treat this September at its Boston and Cambridge locations. Guests celebrating a birthday in September can enjoy a complimentary 1lb lobster by showing proof of ID. The…
Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living set for Oct. 6; honors Jeffrey Siegal
Special to the Times Despite devastating diagnoses, the ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and MS (multiple sclerosis) residents at the Leonard Florence Center for Living face each day with optimism, courage, determination and humor. ALS resident Martha Waite is a perfect…
Mayor DeMaria encourages City Council to vote favorably on funding order to convert former Everett High School
Failure to pass funding risks no action being taken on overcrowding in Everett’s schools Special to the Independent At a regular meeting of the Everett City Council on Monday, Sept. 9, the Council failed to approve funding that would have…
Everett High drops season opener to Mansfield, 45-14
The Everett High football team made some costly mistakes and Mansfield High took full advantage, handing the Crimson Tide a 45-14 defeat in the season opener Friday night at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. Everett High football fans no doubt were…
Everett High Pays Tribute to Sports Great Stephen Anzalone
The Everett High athletic program honored three-sport standout Stephen Anzalone with a moment of silence before the game. Mr. Anzalone died on April 2, 2024 at the age of 70. Public address announcer Josh Del Gaizo delivered a beautiful tribute…
EHS Roundup
EHS girls volleyball fights hard in openers The Everett High girls volleyball team fought hard in a pair of spirited matches, but came up short in their season-opening contests this past week, falling to Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Malden…
EHS Girls Soccer Hosts this Week
Although the Everett High girls soccer team came up short in its season-opening contests last week, head coach Dom Persuitte saw many good signs that bode well for the coming season. In an 8-0 loss to non-league opponent Brockton last…
EHS Field Hockey Tops Gr. Lowell, 3-0
The Everett High field hockey team earned its first win of the season with a 3-0 triumph over Greater Lowell Tech this past Monday. “This was a great display of skill and teamwork,” said EHS head coach Nicola Jones. “Our…
A Win is a Win for EHS Boys Soccer
When the Everett High boys soccer team left the field after last Thursday’s contest at Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Medford, the scoreboard showed a Medford victory, 4-3, which was a disheartening result both for the Tide and their new…