Dr. Glenn Mollette The Forbes Avenue bridge over Fern Hollow Creek in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park collapsed last Friday morning, January 28th with several vehicles, including a Port Authority bus, on the span at the time. The bridge that collapsed is known…
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EHS Roundup
EHS Girls Track Runs Past Somerville The Everett High girls indoor track and field team swept to a 52-26 victory over Somerville last week. “The girls came out ready to compete and we had great performances,” said EHS head coach…
Obituaries 02-02-2022
Wilfred Roy French March 13, 1929 – January 17, 2022 In loving memory of Wilfred Roy French, 92, a longtime resident of Revere. A graduate of Revere High School Class of 1947, he passed quietly at Massachusetts General Hospital after…
Everett High School 59-47 Over Revere
Excellence in the Everett Public Schools
Special to the Independent Highlights from Around the District The Everett Public Schools (EPS) recently completed the exhaustive and intense Tiered Focus Monitoring Review administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. And in a tremendous and thorough exhibit…
Long-Time Chelsea City Councilor Leo Robinson Announces His Candidacy for State Representative
Leo Robinson, the longest serving City Councilor in Chelsea, has announced his candidacy for State Representative in the newly formed seat that has united all of Chelsea, as well as portions of Everett. “It is with great pride and honor…
City of Everett Receives High Bond Ratings from Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) assigned its “SP-1+” short-term rating to the City of Everett’s $10.5 million series 2022 general obligation bond anticipation notes and “AA+” long term-rating and stable outlook…
Baker Celebrates Educational Opportunity, Proclaims “Massachusetts School Choice Week”
“It is important for parents in Massachusetts to explore and identify the best education options available to their children,” reads a proclamation just issued by Gov. Charlie Baker, recognizing this Jan. 23-29 as “Massachusetts School Choice Week.” Gov. Baker’s proclamation…
News Briefs
Spend, Gift and Support City of Everett Local Businesses Everett Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the new Everett Chamber E-Gift Card, a community-based digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to keep local spending local. Purchase…
From the Mayor’s Office: Meet the Team: Cathy Draine
Cathy Draine is an employee of the Department of Diversity and Inclusion and has worked for the City of Everett for 3 weeks. What do you do in the City? I serve the city as the Director of Diversity, Equity…