Special to the Independent In honor of the 13th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living, which was held virtually on October 17 to benefit the residents of the Leonard Florence Center for Living, the Malden Catholic High School held…
Pearl Harbor Was 80 Years Ago
It was 80 years ago this coming week that the nation of Japan launched its attack on the United States at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The very next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt convened a joint…
Happy Hanukkah
The eight-day observance of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, started this past Sunday evening and will culminate this coming Monday, December 6. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days by lighting the candles of the Menorah,…
Letter to the Editor
Toys for Tots Drive Dear Editor, During the season of Thanksgiving it reminds us to let our patients know how grateful we are. To allow us to serve you in attaining and maintaining your health is the most wonderful gift…
Obituaries 12-01-2021
Theresa Shalsi Everett Community Activist Theresa L. (Ragucci) Shalsi of Everett passed away on November 24. A lifelong resident of Everett, she was a graduate of Everett High school, a cheerleader and a drum majorette. She was a dancer…
Mass Badge, Zion Church, Demaria Provide Thanksgiving Dinner
LaMonica Wins Re-Election to SC After Maintaining His 3-Vote Lead in Recount
Current Ward 2 Everett School Committee Member Joseph LaMonica retained his three-vote lead over candidate Margaret Cornelio for the final At-Large seat in a recount of the Nov. 2 city election Sunday and will return to the Committee for his…
DiDomenico Secures $2 Million for Early Intervention Programs
Special to the Independent Senator DiDomenico is proud to report out the adoption of his amendment, #254, which directs a $2 Million reserve for vendors of Early Intervention (EI) programs. Early Intervention programs are for children birth to three who have developmental delays or are at risk…
Missing Councilors Delay Ordinances
Lack of attendance by four members of the City Council caused a postponement of action on several ordinances including the new ordinance on a plastic bag ban at Monday night’s meeting. Other orders that needed to be delayed included an…
Crimson Tide Face Tough Test on Holiday Versus St. John’s
The Everett High School football team will face a major challenge on Thanksgiving morning when it hosts St. John’s of Shrewsbury at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. Coach Rob DiLoreto’s Crimson Tide will bring a 9-1 record into the game. Everett…
News Briefs
Khadka Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Ramila Khadka of Everett was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Khadka was initiated at MCPHS…
From the Mayor’s Office: Meet the Team: Lara Wehbe
Lara Wehbe is an employee of the City Solicitor’s Office and has worked with the City of Everett for 10 years. What do you do in the City? “I’m an Assistant City Solicitor focusing on Labor and Employment Law. A…