The decision this week by the Washington Redskins to change its team name was long, long, Long overdue. The term “redskin” is — and always has been — a racist reference to Native Americans. For anyone who doubts that notion,…
Author: Independent Staff
Letter to the Editor
They Deserve Our Support Dear Editor, On Monday morning I stood on the picket line with the employees of Veterans Transportation in Everett. It is absolutely a shame that yet more blue-collar workers like the drivers of Teamsters Joint Council…
Local Football Star, Marcus Romboli Heads to Central Michigan
By Michelle Fenelon, Special to the Independent When Marcus Romboli lined up against now former Milton quarterback Jake Wilcox in the Super Bowl, his life came full circle. Six years prior, Romboli and Wilcox played together on the Crimson Tide…
Obituaries 07-15-2020
James Furlong Gillette retiree James (Jim) P. Furlong passed away in peace on July 7. Born in Medford on June 10, 1939, Jim attended St. Joseph’s Parochial Grammar School and Matignon High School in Medford. Jim attended Northeastern University earning…
Safe Independence Day Celebration
The Stock Market Does Not Represent the U.S. Economy
We don’t pretend to be experts either in the stock market or the economy in general. However, as Bob Dylan put it, “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” and similarly, the average American doesn’t…
Everett Little League Ready for the 2020 Season
Everett Little League teams were getting ready for the start of the 2020 season this week at Sacramone Park. Major and Minor Division teams will play nightly games in the youth baseball organization that he is being led by first-year…
Obituaries 07-08-2020
Ann Festa Retired Revere Public School teacher and administrator Ann Festa of Revere died unexpectedly on July 6. A graduate of RHS, class of 1970, she went on to Salem State to receive a degree in education as well as…
School Committee Adopts Two Key Measures Monday
The Everett School Committee Monday night unanimously passed two separate measures that firmly support and advance the framework outlined in the district’s sweeping new initiative, Elevating Equity for Everett. First, the Committee approved an Anti-Racism Resolution that articulates the values…
DeMaria Announces July 4 Celebration
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is proud to announce the City of Everett will host an Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 2nd at 6:30 p.m. In effort to practice safe social distancing, the celebration will feature a Drive-in movie at Rivergreen…