Special to the Independent Chelsea and Everett officials are in the process of filing a federal grant to fund projects that would mitigate flooding in the area around the Island End River. The officials are seeking the maximum grant of…
Everett Sq. Building on Council’s Radar
Calling the Bouvier Building on Broadway a “black eye for Everett Square for 40 years,” City Council President Wayne Matewsky asked his colleagues “to take a stand” and vote to have the owner either “fix up the building or tear…
After School Program Shows Increase in Students
Special to the Independent The Everett School Committee heard good news at its meeting last Monday night regarding the increase in the number of students enrolled in the After School program. In addition, there are 360 students who are participating…
DiPierro Continues Vigorous Campaign for City Council Seat
Taking nothing for granted, Ward Three City Councilor Anthony DiPierro has been campaigning hard throughout the Ward since the early summer. DiPierro has canvassed the city annually since first being elected city-wide in 2015. Despite this election being voted for…
Two Appointments Approved; Council Postpones a Third
For one appointment, it was smooth sailing through the City Council. However, a second appointment had to wait while some questions were asked by the Councillors and a third appointment was postponed to the next council meeting. The appointment of…
Sen. DiDomenico Speaks on the Floor of the Senate in Support of the Healthy Youth Act
The Massachusetts Senate voted to pass Sen. Sal DiDomenico’s bill, An Act relative to healthy youth, (S.2534). This bill will ensure that Massachusetts public schools electing to teach sex education curriculum use age-appropriate, medically accurate, and research-based information that covers a comprehensive…
News In Briefs
Seniors on the Road Again Mayor Carlo DeMaria and The Council on Aging are excited to announce a Holiday excursion to LaSalette Shrine in North Attleboro, Wednesday December 1, 2021. Our Silver Fox Luxury Coach departs the Stadium Parking lot…
ALS and MS Walk for Living Honors the Amazing Residents of the Leonard Florence Center
The pandemic has been challenging for everyone but just imagine what it’s been like for the ALS and MS residents at the Leonard Florence Center for Living. In addition to fighting debilitating diseases, these individuals have had to cope with…
Let’s Build a Drug Treatment and Homeless Facility in Dover
Back in the 1970s and ‘80s, when there was talk of expanding Logan Airport to the detriment of residents in the communities of Winthrop, Revere, Chelsea, and South Boston, among others, then-State Senator William Bulger of So. Boston suggested constructing…
EHS Roundup
EHS Field Hockey Team Tops Revere The Everett High field hockey team turned in an outstanding all-around effort to earn a 2-0 victory at Greater Boston League rival Revere last Wednesday. Omar Marshall, assisted by Robert Fuccillo, scored both of…
Obituaries 09-29-2021
Norma Brown Past member of the Revere Women’s Club, Eastern Star out of Melrose and Daughter of the Nile in Wakefield Norma (Hawley) Brown of East Wakefield, NH, formerly of Revere, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family…
Now It’s onto November! DeMaria Tops Ballot With 2,883 Votes; Capone Nominated With 1,953 Votes
Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Ward 1 Councilor Fred Capone advanced to the Nov. 2 final election after finishing 1-2 in the preliminary election Tuesday. DeMaria topped the ticket in the three-way race with 2,883 votes, securing 45.2 percent of…