Optimism reigned just two weeks ago as Everett sought out to be the first community in the state to prioritize its educators for the COVID-19 vaccine in order to get kids back in school, but those hopes have all been…
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CHA Hospital Staff Nearly Fully Vaccinated, Cases Sloping Downward
The good news on the hospitalization front from CHA Everett is that not much has changed in either direction, but the hospital is handling the load according to plan and well on their way to having the staff fully vaccinated…
Governor, Education Secretary Say Not to Wait for Vaccine to Return to School
Counter to the sentiment in Everett, State Education Secretary Jim Peyser told a group of educators last Friday that all school districts should make it a goal to get students back in school, even before a COVID-19 vaccine is available…
Rob DiLoreto Ready to Carry on Crimson Tide’s Proud Sports Tradition
Rob DiLoreto played youth baseball, Pop Warner football, Immaculate Conception CYO basketball and Everett High School baseball and football, so he knows first hand about the great tradition of Everett sports. “Obviously I’m filled with pride and humility right now…
A Comprehensive Approach to Senior Housing in Everett
Construction is officially underway in Everett for the newest development project from The Neighborhood Developers (TND). A non-profit community development corporation based in Chelsea, TND is known for the award-winning Box District and other community development projects in Chelsea and Revere. There…
Historic Property: The Beehive of Elkdom: 42 Church Street Was Home to Everett Elks Lodge
(The following is a weekly feature in the Independent based on the City’s 2018 Historic Property Survey done to note the many little-known historically significant properties within the city.) Architectural Description: Constructed in 1949, the former Elks Home is a…
COVID-19 Vaccine Transportation for Seniors
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is offering free transportation services to Everett seniors 60 years and older to nearby COVID-19 vaccine sites. “As the next phase of vaccine distribution is approaching, MVES…
City of Everett COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett Health Department in partnership with Cataldo EMS will be administering COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday, February 6, and Sunday, February 7, between 9am-5pm at Pope John XXIII High School…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Rodriguez Named to Lasell University Dean’s List Joel Rodriguez of Everett (02149) was named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts. Joel Rodriguez of Everett was named to the Dean’s List for their academic performance…
Baker Signs Transportation Bond Bill, Everett Gets $10 Million
Representative Joe McGonagle and Mayor Carlo DeMaria are pleased to announce that the recently signed transportation bond bill includes $10 million to address issues surrounding Sweetser Circle in Everett. “We waited a long time for this bill to finally get…