Margaret “Peg” Mitton July 2, 1927 ~ October 23, 2022 Margaret “Peg” Mitton died on October 23. She was 95 years old. Peg was born in Arlington and lived in Everett most of her life before moving to Melrose six years ago.…
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Ingoldsby Named Latina Educator of the Year
Regulations Being Promulgated for Non-Resident Students
With student overcrowding in the Everett public schools increasing at an alarming rate, Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani announced at Monday’s School Committee meeting that preliminary regulations are being drafted for the verification of residency for public school students. Tahiliani told committee…
$3.9M Grant To Provide Jobseekers With Training and Support
Special to the Independent The Baker-Polito Administration announced more than $3.9 million in grant funding through the Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grants. These grants are part of the ongoing effort by the Workforce Skills Cabinet to support additional capacity…
Closing in on GBL Title: Everett Football Wins Fifth in a Row, 48–0, Over Medford
The Everett High football team has been a Greater Boston League powerhouse for decades, and Coach Rob DiLoreto’s 2022 contingent has shown no sign of relinquishing its throne. The Crimson Tide (5-1, 4-0 GBL) scored on their first five possessions…
DeMaria Announces Community Bowl Event
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett, in partnership with the Boston Renegades, will be hosting the Community Bowl on Saturday, October 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium located on Cabot…
DiDomenico Touts Clean Energy Benefits at Wind Technology Testing Center
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico recently toured the Wind Technology Testing Center to learn more about the development of wind turbines in Massachusetts. DiDomenico was joined by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO, Jennifer Daloisio, Museum of Science President,…
City of Everett Celebrates Hispanic Heritage at Fiesta Del Rio
The City of Everett celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at Glendale Park for the first annual Fiesta Del Rio. This event continued the City’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is nationally recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The month…
Mass Badge Celebrates 25th Anniversary
On Saturday October 8, Mass Badge hosted a Black-Tie Gala, at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, to commemorate the organizations 25th Anniversary. Approximately 300 invitees to included Woburn Police Chief, Police officers from various departments, Business leaders, Elected officials and…
News In Brief
Kiwanis Club of Everett Annual Pasta Dinner The Kiwanis Club of Everett is holding its Annual Pasta Dinner on Wednesday, October 26, (4 to 7 p.m.) at the Connolly Center, 90 Chelsea Street. The dinner is in support of scholarships…
City Council Approves Ban on Animal Testing in the City
The Everett City Council approved an ordinance at its Oct. 11 meeting that will ban animal testing in the City of Everett. The issue of animal testing for research purposes had arisen after there had been much public discussion about…