Everett High School students exhibited their art inside the Massachusetts State House ..read more

On Sunday, April 21, volunteers joined together to celebrate Earth Day by planting trees at Gateway Park for the city of Everett’s annual Earth Day celebration. Shown above is Mayor Carlo DeMaria alongside volunteers at the City of Everett’s annual Earth Day celebration ..read more

Ward 3 Councilor Anthony DiPierro congratulates his cousin, Carmine DeMaria Jr. after he took his oath as a new firefighter in the Everett Fire Department April 8, in the Council Chambers ..read more

Mayor Carlo DeMaria patiently answered every question from city councillors about the roof repairs that he felt were desperately needed for the old Everett High School during Monday’s Council meeting. DeMaria brought in Planning and Development Director Matt Lattanzi who masterfully provided charts and spoke comprehensively to the Council while comparing the current uses, school space, and repair costs of the old Everett High School building ($11.4 million) versus the Pope John High School building ($31.3 million). But after a lengthy debate, the City Council voted by a 6-5 margin (the measur ..read more

Special to the Independent A group of talented Everett High School (EHS) artists were featured at a special exhibition inside the Massachusetts State House. Called “Envision,” the exhibition showcased a wide range of mediums and artistic visions. Participating artists included: Shyann Ambersley Mirelly Anjos De Lima Yaneli Cruz Makayla DaSilva Emma Iarossi Zayda Pontoriero Litzi Rivera Euceda Alisson Solis Deras Nathalia Catalunia Yaneli Cruz Qoing Chen Mona DeSilva Cecia Cruz Anne Souza Sophia Melo Thanks to State Senator Sal DiDomenico for extending the invitation to our students, and to ar ..read more

Josh Uche played college football at the University of Michigan with Everett’s Mikey Sainristil. Uche, a linebacker for the New England Patriots, is hoping that the two former Wolverines standouts will be reunited as teammates in the National Football League. Uche said he would like to see the Patriots select Sainristil, an All-American cornerback, in the NFL Draft that begins Thursday night.  After being named the Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year at Everett High School, Sainristil began his career at Michigan as a wide receiver and later moved to defensive back, helping to lead ..read more

Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith announced at the City Council meeting the times for the Opening Day ceremonies for Everett Little League and the Everett Girls Softball League scheduled for this Saturday, April 27. Little League will begin its parade at the old Everett High School at 10 a.m., followed by the Opening Day ceremonies at Sacramone Park. The Girls Softball League will hold its Opening Day ceremonies at 2 p.m. at Glendale Park. A former scholar-athlete at Everett High School, Smith is a board member and coach in the Everett Little League ..read more

Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is pleased to announce its first-ever involvement in the Autism Transit Project, an initiative that empowers children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to create public service announcements for transit systems across the country. In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month during April, running through mid-May, the MBTA will play public announcements created by local children with ASD in stations across the system. The MBTA joins other transit agencies in this meaningful project organized by the Autism Transit P ..read more

Everett High School to Host Financial Literacy Fair in Partnership with Stickball Everett High School is proud to announce its collaboration with Stickball (stickball.biz), a leading education technology platform dedicated to fostering financial literacy and workforce readiness. The event, scheduled for April 24, at 9:30 a.m., at the Everett High School Auditorium, 100 Elm Street, marks a significant milestone in the school’s commitment to empowering students and the community with essential financial skills. Stickball offers interactive lessons and personalized guidance, tailored to the need ..read more

Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group, Parlin Meeting Room, and Zoom. Monday, April 29th at 6:00 pm. In Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray’s The Personal Librarian, an extraordinary woman must go to great lengths to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in a racist world. For ages 18+. Call Kathleen at (617) 394 2300, or send an email to slipp@noblenet.org, for the Zoom link, or join us in person! Yarn Club Parlin Fireplace Room. Tuesday, April 30th at 7pm. Come chit chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting, or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with o ..read more