Pundits and some politicians recently have been calling for a reduction in the enforcement of minor traffic offenses by our police. We respectfully, and strongly, disagree. Thanks to a number of factors, our roadways are more dangerous than ever. In…
Putin’s Ukrainian Genocide
If you listen to chatter of the pundits and politicians, there seems to a debate about whether Russia is engaging in genocide in Ukraine. Obviously, we aren’t experts in international law. So we looked up the defiition of genocide according…
Guest Op-Ed: Finding Hope and Life Before Death
Dr. Glenn Mollette Most of us have wondered about life beyond the grave. Many today are in search of life before the grave. Given what many people traditionally believe about heaven, eternity and life beyond, it would certainly seem very…
EHS Roundup
EHS Girls Track Team Defeats Malden, 87-48; Set Many Personal Records The Everett High girls outdoor track and field team put their vacation week to good use with an 87-48 victory over Greater Boston League rival Malden last Wednesday. The…
Obituaries 04-27-2022
Walter Cardillo, Jr. Educator and owner of CSI Security Walter Cardillo, Jr. of Saugus, formerly of Everett, passed away suddenly on April 23. Walter was born on December 4, 1958, to the late Walter and Evelyn Cardillo (DeNunzio) of Everett.…
An Iconic Accomplishment
Easter Celebration 2022
Chelsea City Councilor Leo Robinson Officially Kicks off Campaign for State Rep.
Special to the Independent Long-time Chelsea City Councilor and community activist, Leo Robinson, officially kicked off his campaign for State Representative in front of a packed crowd of supporters this week. Supporters both new and old joined to hear Leo’s…
School Committee Hears of Capital Improvement Plans
With the Everett School Committee ready to discuss and possibly vote on the upcoming budget that will total more than $108 million at its meeting on April 25, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) will certainly be a major topic of…
Stacy Poste-Schiavo Claims Her 300th Career Victory as Everett Defeats Somerville 21-1
Those who have watched Stacy Poste-Schiavo compete and coach through the years knew the wait for Win No. 300 wouldn’t be long. After Rockport denied Everett’s iconic coach the milestone victory last Friday, Poste-Schiavo’s Crimson Tide took the field Monday…
NSC Seeking Input About ARPA Funds
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the North Suburban Consortium (NSC), which consists of cities that have collectively agreed to sign a cooperative agreement to gain access to the U.S. Department of Housing &…
Malden Catholic’s Principal, Rose Maria Redman, Accepts the Position at Bradford Christian Academy
Rose Maria Redman, Principal of Malden Catholic, has accepted the position of Upper School Principal at Bradford Christian Academy. During her two years at Malden Catholic, Principal Redman has successfully led the school through the pandemic and accomplished the key…