The City is entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this week with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to take a “deep dive” into the Internet and connectivity issues that have plagued subscribers off all kinds through the last…
Author: Independent Staff
Minimum Wage Should Be at $15.00
In 1971, the minimum wage across the United States, as mandated by federal law, was $1.60. Today, the federal minimum stands at $7.25. One might look at those two numbers and think that because the minimum wage has increased by…
Oregon Leads the Way on Drugs
For more than 50 years, America has been fighting the “war on drugs,” an endeavor that began under the administration of President Richard M. Nixon, who had the avowed purpose of arresting and incarcerating as many Blacks and other minorities as possible, especially…
Obituaries 02-03-2021
Robert Roberto Loving Husband, Wonderful Father and Grandfather Who Cherished His Whole Family. Robert “Bob” Roberto of Revere died on January 30 at the age of 80. He was the loving husband of the late Angela (Diecidue) Roberto; beloved son…
Coming Home: Everett High hires Rob DiLoreto as new football coach
Longtime Coach and Educator Returns Home to Leadthe Crimson Tide Football Program The newest chapter in the history of Everett High School’s football program was written this week, as a longtime educator with unbreakable bonds to the city was appointed…
The 600 Groundbreaking
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria proudly hosted the groundbreaking of The 600 development at the future 600 Broadway location on January 25. The City of Everett has been working diligently with the development team, A10 Associates, Volnay Capital,…
Mobile COVID-19 Testing for Everett Residents
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that through the Kraft Center for Community Health, Mass General Brigham, and the Massachusetts General Hospital Community Health Centers, mobile COVID-19 testing will be available to Everett residents only. Testing will occur on…
Reimagine Broadway Everett Community Survey
The City of Everett has been working closely with the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) for the Reimagine Broadway initiative. After months of the initiative being underway, ITDP is seeking feedback from the Everett community through an online…
Everett Receives Bond Ratings from S&P 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 2021 general obligation bond anticipation notes and “AA+” long term-rating and stable outlook…
Historic Figures: More Than a Name: Daniel Webster “Still Lives On”
By Matt Lattanzi Daniel Webster was born on January 18, 1782 in Salisbury, New Hampshire (now known as Franklin, New Hampshire). The Webster family had long-established roots in the United States, with his first ancestor migrating here in 1636, and…