Frederick Sacramone Lifelong Everett Resident Frederick J. “Tiny” Sacramone of Everett entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 8 in the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 84 years old. Born in Everett, Tiny was a lifelong resident. He worked for…
DiPierro to Seek Ward 3 City Council seat
Special to the Independent Anthony DiPierro has officially announced his intention to return as Everett’s Ward 3 City Councilor. DiPierro was first elected in 2015 and served as the Council’s President in 2017, followed by appointments to serve as Chair…
City of Everett and DCR Plant Trees in Celebration of Arbor Day
Special to the Independent Arbor Day Foundation Names the City of Everett a 2022 Tree City USA Everett, MA – The City of Everett, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), hosted an event in celebration…
Pats Present a Hometown Grant to Lafayette School
The 600 Apartment Building Celebrates Grand Opening
Special to the Independent The City of Everett’s Director of Planning and Development Matt Lattanzi recently joined John Tocco, managing partner and chief operating officer at V10 Development, Senator Sal DiDomenico and elected officials to cut the ribbon celebrating the…
News in Briefs
Vehicles Not Complying With Street Sweeping Rules Will Be Towed Please be aware that beginning on Monday, May 1, we will be towing vehicles that do not comply with the street sweeping rules that started on Monday, April 3, 2023.…
DeMaria Meets New Consul General of Brazil in Boston
Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Santiago Mourão, the new Consul General of Brazil in Boston, at Everett City Hall. The Consulate General of Brazil in Boston serves Brazilians residing or passing through Massachusetts and surrounding…
Rep. Garcia, House Pass FY24 Budget, Makes Investments To Support Families
Last weed, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget. This budget responds to the needs of residents and makes targeted investments that provide support for families across the Commonwealth. Funded at $56.2 billion, the House’s…
BCBS Sponsors Free Bluebikes Adventure Passes for Mental Health Awareness and Bike Month
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and National Bike Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“BCBS) is sponsoring free Bluebikes Adventure Passes every Sunday in May, beginning on May 7, as part of their second annual “Miles for…
Historian Puleo Presents His New Book ‘Dark Tide: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919’
Story by Marianne Salza Historian Stephen Puleo presented his non-fiction book, “Dark Tide: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919,” during the April 13 Author Talk at Parlin Memorial Library. Puleo explained the social, political, and economic circumstances that contributed to…
City of Everett Hosts Canciones Y Comida Event
The City of Everett recently hosted the annual Canciones Y Comida event at the Everett Recreation Center to kick off the Everett Adult Learning Center’s (EALC) Cultural Immersion classes. Those who attended had the opportunity to “Learn Through Uniting” through…
The Equation Is Very Simple: More Guns = More Shootings
Although mass shootings — especially in schools — typically draw the most attention from the media, the reality is that these shootings account for a very small percentage of death-by-firearms in our country. The recent spate of random, isolated shootings…