Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian has been chosen by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to serve on the board of the First Responder Network (FirstNet) Authority, an independent entity in the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). He…
ABCD says low-income residents face perfect storm
With dramatic increases in home heating costs predicted, ABCD warns that residents of the Boston area and other cold-weather regions will face a perfect storm of painful conditions as winter cold descends. The rise in home heating costs is sparked…
The “E” Club of Everett celebrates 50th year
The “E Club is celebrating it’s 50th year!! Our 50th Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 27. We would like as many “E” Club Alumni and members to attend as well as anyone that would like to be there to help us…
News Briefs
Everett Housing Authority Annual Sock Drive for Soldiers’ Home The Everett Housing Authority in an effort to assist those in need during these difficult times is once again conducting a community sock drive for the Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea. Please…
Second male arrested inconnection with fatal shooting
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Everett Chief of Police Steve Mazzie have announced that Luiz M. Perlera, 18 of Lunenberg, has been arraigned on the charge of accessory after the fact in connection with the fatal shooting of Craig…
Fire officials remind public to change their clocks, check their alarms
With the end of daylight savings time coming on Nov. 7, Massachusetts fire officials issued a seasonal reminder to check your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when you change your clocks. Text Description automatically generated with medium confidence“Working smoke…
If Taiwan Is Attacked, Should We Defend It?
We are living in unprecedented times — from the COVID-19 pandemic, to the supply chain issues that are affecting all aspects of our economy, to the dire consequences of climate change, to the messy pullout in Afghanistan, to the spike…
MIAA’s Football Ratings Are Absurd
We want to make it clear at the outset that we have not spoken to any football coaches, athletic directors, athletes, parents, or officials from any school. The point-of-view we are expressing here is strictly our own and it is…
EHS Roundup
Boys soccer finishes 2nd in GBL; awaits tourney foe The Everett High boys soccer team finished off its regular season in style with a 4-1 victory over Somerville last week. Dan Cadet and Gui Meireles provided the offense of the…
Obituaries 11-03-2021
Kathleen Davidson Retired nurse Kathleen M. “Kathie” (Hogan) Davidson, 71, of Plaistow, NH, passed away on Sunday. October 31 at Penacook Place in Haverhill. Born and raised in Everett, she was the daughter of the late James and Marian (Reid)…
DeMaria Announces Selection of Everett’s First Diversity Director
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the selection of Cathy L. Draine as the City of Everett’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. “I appreciate that residents have shared with me their thoughts on…
Farewell, But Not Goodbye: A Personal Thank You to the Community from Manny Lopes
Special to the Independent Manny Lopes, who has in many ways become the face of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), will officially leave the Health Center Friday to become Executive Vice President of Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts. Lopes…