Everett’s girls basketball season came to a crashing halt Wednesday night, Feb. 26, as the fourth-seeded Crimson Tide fell to the cat-quick and sharpshooting Reading Memorial High School Rockets, 78-52, at Everett High School. The upset closed Everett’s season with…
Author: Independent Staff
Obituaries 03-04-2020
John McGrath Jr. ‘The Prince of Pierce Avenue” and unsung “Mayor of Everett” John J. “Jack” McGrath Jr, the Prince of Pierce Avenue, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Everett where he resided for…
Appreciation
Long Reach
Black History Luncheon
Looking Back at Black History in Everett
Walter Carrington U.S. Ambassador EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came from Everett.’ The histories…
Looking Back at Black History in Everett
Diamond Ferri: Three-time Grey Cup Champion EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came from Everett.’…
Sen. DiDomenico to Host DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Roast
Senator Sal DiDomenico will once again be hosting the Annual DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Friday, March 6, 2020 beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Bunker Hill Knights of Columbus in Charlestown. This event has become the official kick-off…
Brian Corr, Announces His Candidacy for Democratic State Committeeman
Brian Corr has announced his candidacy for Democratic State Committeeman. The following is his statement: “I am excited to be a candidate for Democratic State Committeeman in the Middlesex & Suffolk District. My name will be on the Democratic primary…
Marcony Almeida-Barros Holds Office Hours and Introduces New Superintendent
School Committee Member Marcony Almeida-Barros joined parents, students, teachers, and community leaders last week at La Comunidad Inc.in Everett Square for Office Hours, where he introduced the new Everett Public Schools Superintendent Priya Tahiliani to the community. Mr. Almeida-Barros launched…