Mayor Carlo DeMaria recognized members of the Everett Fire Department (EFD) who responded and provided exceptional care to the victim at an industrial accident call on October 13 at the Scrap It metal recycling and disposal site. When they arrived…
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Warns of Expert Witness Scam
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is warning residents to be aware of an active, ongoing scam potentially targeting medical professionals. In three separate incidents reported to the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, individuals working in the medical field reported receiving calls telling…
City of Everett Celebrates Italian American Heritage Month
Special to the Independent The City of Everett held its flag raising and celebration in honor of Italian American Heritage Month on the corner of Church Street and Broadway at Everett City Hall. Italian American Heritage Month is celebrated during…
MPCU Makes a Generous Donation to the Parlin School
In its latest show of support and dedication to the Everett Public Schools, the Everett branch of Members Plus Credit Union (MPCU) recently made a generous donation to the Albert N. Parlin School. A group of MPCU executives, led by…
Two EPS Employees Recognized by Latinos for Education
The organization Latinos for Education has named EPS employees Rixy Reyes-Oseguera and Lauren Ingoldsby as Educators of the Year, an honor that was recognized during the October 17th School Committee meeting. Ms. Ingoldsby is a first-year sixth-grade teacher at the…
EHS Students Attend Regional Health Forum
Eleven Everett High School students enrolled in the Health Science Pathway (HSP) were invited to attend a Multi-Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Forum at Anthony’s of Malden that featured a distinguished group of speakers and guests. Leaders from Cambridge Health Alliance,…
Mass. High Schools Invited To Participate in GBH’s High School Quiz Show Qualifying Event
Special to the Independent High School Quiz Show®, the academic tournament for Massachusetts high school students from Boston public media producer GBH, has opened registration for its qualifying event called Super Sunday. Following two years of virtual Super Sunday events, High…
Those 30 House Democrats: Did You Send YourLetter to Putin Too?
Earlier this week, a group of 30 House Democrats sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to seek a diplomatic solution with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. “In conclusion, we urge you to make vigorous diplomatic…
Enjoy a Happy — and Safe — Halloween
With the Halloween holiday on Monday, and with many celebrating it over the weekend, we urge all of our readers to take part in the holiday festivities in a safe manner. Motorists should be extra cautious — by which we…
Guest Op-Ed: The Great Pretender
By Joe McGonagle My opponent pretends he is leading the way to provide housing for our most vulnerable residents, yet he wants to take away much-needed affordable senior and veteran housing. The city purchased Pope John High School with the…
Guest Op-Ed: Yes on 4: Practical, Safe, Economic Policy
By East Boston’s Delegation Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Adrian Madaro and City Councilor Gabriela Coletta In East Boston, we represent one of the most diverse populations in the state. We are not only proud of diversity but we know that,…
EHS Roundup
EHS Boys Soccer Wins Seventh Straight The Everett High boys soccer team extended its winning streak to seven games and its unbeaten streak to nine matches with a 5-3 victory over Greater Boston League rival Somerville, the first place team…