In her final appearance representing Arlington Catholic High School, Everett’s Kylie Marie McCarthy had a show-stopping performance. Competing for the South team in the Harry Agganis Lacrosse All-Star Game and coached by AC’s Rachel Fistori and Jake Feraco, McCarthy scored…
Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
Community Rallies to Help Ann-Laurie Pierre Make It to Howard U.
There are few outside of the Biblical story of Job that might have experienced the trials and tribulations that Everett High graduating senior Ann-Laurie Pierre did during the 2020 and 2021 school years – all of which was documented in…
Superintendent Evaluation Process Officially Begins
The School Committee has re-convened the process for an official yearly evaluation of Supt. Priya Tahiliani, kicking off the process during a meeting last week. A yearly superintendent evaluation process is required by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary…
A Day to Remember: Celebrating V-J Day in Everett, 1945
By Ralph D’Agostino, Special to the Independent On a perfect August afternoon in 1945, my friends and I from West Everett headed for the “beach” on the banks of the Malden River. We crossed the Boston and Maine railroad tracks…
Mass Fallen Heroes Praise DeMaria for Continuing His Excellency in Supporting Veterans
The Mass Fallen Heroes organization visited Everett Memorial Stadium on Monday morning to present a proclamation to Mayor Carlo DeMaria for his dedication in taking care of veterans in the City of Everett. Dan Magoon of Mass Fallen Heroes, which…
Encore Boston Harbor Casino Records Record Gaming Quarter, Cost Controls
Reporting that they have contained operating expenses and costs at both Encore Boston Harbor and in Las Vegas, Wynn Resorts reported that both Encore and their Las Vegas properties recorded record earnings for the second quarter (April to June). Once…
From the Mayor’s Office: Meet the Team: Derek Joyner
Derek Joyner is an employee of the Fire Department and has worked with the City of Everett for 5 years. What do you do in the City? “I am a Firefighter – Driver of Engine 2. I drive the firetruck…
TND Purchases Cottage Street Project from Antonelli
The Neighborhood Developers (TND) have purchased a previously-permitted project on Cottage Street in Chelsea – with it being the first development permitted that faces the Silver Line and not the street – from noted Everett developer Greg Antonelli for $4.5…
New Electronic Bus Stop Signs to Be Discussed
The state’s Outdoor Advertising Division – the board that votes on billboards and other street furniture around the state – will have a hearing on Aug. 12 for 12 new locations in bus stops to place advertising and interactive kiosks…
Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Summer Learning Opportunities
The Baker-Polito Administration, in partnership with the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, awarded more than $7 million to 29 school districts and 84 non-profit organizations across the Commonwealth to expand and enhance summer programs focused on young…
DiDomenico Secures $1M in Funding for Massachusetts Early Intervention Programs
Senator DiDomenico recently announced the inclusion of an additional $1 million in state funding for the Commonwealth’s Early Intervention (EI) programs. This funding was secured by Senator DiDomenico during this year’s budget discussions via an amendment he filed to the…