Everett voters will join citizens across the state in picking the next governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Democratic nominee Maura Healey and Republican nominee Geoff Diehl are vying for the governor’s…
Crimson Tide the Undisputed Champion
McGonagle Presents Check to Portal To Hope
State Representative Joe McGonagle, on behalf of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, recently presented a check for $6,000 to Deb Fallon and Lori Laviolette from Portal To Hope (PTH) at Everett City Hall. The money was donated to PTH…
All You Can Greet: EHS Students, Superintendent Spend an Evening With Kiwanians
Special to the Independent Superintendent Priya Tahiliani and the Everett Public Schools (EPS) extend their sincerest gratitude to the Everett Kiwanis Club for including Everett High School Key Club members in Wednesday’s Annual Pasta Dinner at the Connolly Center. Key…
Everett High Football Claims GBL Title, Will Play Taunton in MIAA Playoffs
The Everett High football program is once again the undisputed champion of the Greater Boston League. The Crimson Tide completed an undefeated ride through the league with a convincing 31-0 victory over Lynn Classical Friday night at Manning Field. Head…
Officials Celebrate the Completion of Over 10 Miles of the Northern Strand Trail
Special to the Independent The Baker-Polito Administration celebrated the completion of more than 10 miles of the Northern Strand Trail, which is a shared used path that traverses parts of the Cities of Everett, Lynn, Malden, and Revere, and the…
Excellence in the Everett Public Schools
Devens School Donation The Everett Public Schools thanks the Social Equity Access Fund for making a $5,000 donation to the Devens School. The money will be used by Principal Dr. Brittany Puleo to stock the school store with items and…
Community Health Needs Assessment Released
Community health system Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) released the 2022 Regional Wellbeing Report: A Community Health Needs Assessment. The report examines the health of the communities in CHA’s service area, including their strengths and challenges, in an effort to improve…
City of Everett Hosts Community Bowl
Special to the Independent The City of Everett, in partnership with the Boston Renegades, recently held the first annual Community Bowl at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium to help support community member Brandon Conde’s recovery from a spinal cord injury. The…
News in Brief
DeMaria Announces Veterans Day Ceremony and Luncheon Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 11 at 10AM at the Edward G. Connolly Center…
New Waste Disposal Ban Regulations Take Effect
The Baker-Polito Administration on November 1 announced that new waste ban regulations that promote recycling and re-use, reduce trash disposal, and foster recycling business growth take effect starting today, November 1, 2022. The new regulations will ban the disposal of…
An Important Election With Big Ballot Questions
This Tuesday, November 8, is state election day in Massachusetts. With two-term incumbent Governor Charlie Baker having chosen not to seek re-election, voters will be choosing a new governor for the first time in eight years. The contest between Democrat…