Category: News
Class of 2021 Will Be Known for Extreme Pandemic Perseverance
2021 Year in Review
The old expression, “The more things change, the more they remain the same,” certainly seemed to sum up the year 2021 in Everett. The news at the beginning of the year was that COVID was devastating the Everett community with…
COVID Test Kits Now Available for Residents
Special to the Independent With COVID-19 cases rising in Everett and across the country thanks to the arrival of the Omicron variant, which has proven to be exponentially-more contagious than the original strain of the virus, the need for rapid…
DiDomenico Foundation Toy Drive
As Is: Superintendent’s Contract End Date Remains Unchanged by Committee
Superintendent Priya Tahiliani made it very clear in her remarks at the School Committee meeting on Monday night that she “has no intention of leaving this district.” Tahiliani’s comments came before the committee took a vote on whether to extend…
Creative Streets Projects Greatly Benefit Residents
Special to the Independent New data released show that innovative streets projects popping up across Massachusetts over the course of the pandemic have created safer, more vibrant public spaces for all, particularly children and older adults, small businesses, and essential…
Everett High Stars Zamor, Murphy Sign With Division 1 College Programs
Superintendent Priya Tahiliani made it very clear in her remarks at the School Committee meeting on Monday night that she “has no intention of leaving this district.” Tahiliani’s comments came before the committee took a vote on whether to extend…
Crimson Tide Pop Warner Completes Successful Season
Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner, under the direction of President Brian Dimond, completed a very successful season, with two cheerleading teams advancing to the Nationals, and four football teams qualifying for the state playoffs. The Everett ‘A’ cheerleading team, coached…
GreenStar Herbals Cannabis Recreational Dispensary Opens in Chelsea
The GreenStar Herbals cannabis recreational dispensary officially opened its doors in Chelsea on December 15 at the site of the former King Aurthur’s Lounge. The new, state-of-the-art cannabis facility now offers one of the most extensive selections of organic craft…