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Class of 2026 Graduation
Everett Council okays data centers in city
The City Council voted by a 7-3 Monday night to advance an ordinance that would allow the construction of data centers with restrictions in the Everett Docklands Innovation District (EDID). The vote was for “enrollment” not “ordainment,” meaning there could…
Everett opens Pride Month with flag raisings at City Hall and Everett High School
Everett kicked off Pride Month this week with back-to-back celebrations — a flag raising at City Hall and the Fifth Annual Pride Day at Everett High School — bringing together elected officials, students, families, and neighbors to honor the LGBTQIA+…
DiDomenico celebrates early interventionprogram successes at 50th Anniversary
Senator Sal N. DiDomenico spoke at 50th anniversary celebration of IDEA — the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act — hosted by the Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. For half a century, the Early Intervention…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth Parlin Adult and Teens World Cup Watch Parties Parlin YA Room. Watch the World Cup at the library! The Parlin Memorial Library is excited to host watch parties for select World Cup…
FDA’s approval of fruit-flavored vapes is a step backwards
The recent decision by those in charge at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow for the sale of fruit-flavored vapes in the United States represents a huge step backwards after a longstanding ban of these fruit-flavored, nicotine-based products…
DiDomenico champions bill to give 8,500 teachers a second chance at enhanced retirement benefits
Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues unanimously passed legislation to allow longtime public school teachers the opportunity to buy into an enhanced savings program if they missed out when the program was first launched a quarter century ago. DiDomenico was…
A Hero Recognized
Matewsky Stuns Colleagues with Announcement of Resignation
By Cary Shuman In a stunning moment at the end of the May 26 City Council meeting, Councilor-at-Large Wayne Matewsky announced his retirement from the Council after 40 years in city government. Matewsky, who turned 68 last Thursday, cited “recent…
EPS, Worcester State Partner to Offer Direct Admission to EHS Seniors
Special to the Independent Worcester State University and the Everett Public Schools (EPS) have partnered to expand access to higher education and simplify the college admissions process for Everett High School students in good academic standing. Worcester State will offer…
City to Host Brazil vs. Morocco Watch Party at Rivergreen Park
Special to the Independent The City of Everett will host Everett Fan Fest, a free community watch party celebrating international soccer, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rivergreen Park. The event will feature a live…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens World Cup Watch Parties Parlin YA Room. Watch the World Cup at the library! The Parlin Memorial Library is excited to host watch parties for select World Cup games, so bring your team spirit and love…