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1 month ago | 
everettindependent.com | Cary Shuman
Continuing her immense contribution to Girl Scouts, Holly Garcia has been elected as a National Council Delegate for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. “I’m honored to have been chosen by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Board to serve as a voice for our local council at the National Council Session,” said Garcia, who is the Ward 4 city councilor.
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1 month ago | 
everettindependent.com | Cary Shuman
Councilor-at-Large Katy Rogers walked into the City Clerk’s office at City Hall last Thursday, May 15, exactly at 8 a.m. Rogers affixed her signature to the official list for nomination papers and thus began the 2025 municipal election process. Rogers, who collected 325 signatures over the weekend to be certified as a candidate, said, “I’m committed to continued accessibility to residents, and I am looking forward to meeting new people this election cycle.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
everettindependent.com | Cary Shuman
Company owner Joseph Piantedosi appears on food show hosted by Everett nativeJoseph Piatendosi Jr., owner of the famed Piantedosi Baking Company of Malden, made a guest appearance on the “Fabulous Foods With Victoria Fabbo” show that is broadcast from the RevereTV studios.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
everettindependent.com | Cary Shuman
CNC meets to discuss new soccer stadium proposal in EverettThe Charlestown Neighborhood Council held a special neighborhood meeting Sept. 26 to form a soccer stadium committee, and the results were productive. With CNC Chair Tom Cunha presiding, the Council met with a group of residents and determined that a main committee and four sub-committees will be established once the change in language is made by legislators that would allow for the site in Everett to be used for a new soccer stadium.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
everettindependent.com | Cary Shuman
Everett Police Chief Paul Strong appeared at the City Council meeting Monday night to talk about his first two months in office. Strong became chief on July 1, 2024, succeeding Steve Mazzie. City Councilor Peter Pietrantonio had requested the update on “how the first couple of months have gone, and if Strong has implemented any new policies under his direction.”City Council President Robert Van Campen officially welcomed Strong to the meeting in the Council Chambers.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
everettindependent.com | Cary Shuman
Councilor Stephanie Smith voices her support for sole junior high academy at old EHS buildingCouncilor-at-Large Stephanie Smith sat patiently at her desk in the Council Chambers at the Sept. 9 meeting as her colleagues debated the continuing issue of whether to approve an order for $72 million for renovations at the old Everett High School building. And then in one of her signatures speeches since returning to the Council, Smith voiced her strong support for Supt.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
everettindependent.com | Cary Shuman
Council votes down funding order for $72 million in renovations at old EHS buildingThe City Council voted by a 7-4 margin against approving the $72 million in funding needed to perform renovations at the old Everett High School building for the purpose of putting a junior high academy in the building to help alleviate overcrowding in the school district.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
everettindependent.com | Cary Shuman
Rep. Joseph McGonagle secured the Democratic nomination in the Sept. 3 primary election in Everett. McGonagle showed strength at the polls across the city, garnering 1,494 votes to defeat Councilor-at-Large Michael Marchese, who received 718 votes. There is no Republican candidate in the race, so McGonagle will be unopposed in the Nov. 5 general election for the 28th Middlesex District seat. McGonagle said he was grateful to the residents of Everett for their support.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
everettindependent.com | Cary Shuman
The Everett High football team made some costly mistakes and Mansfield High took full advantage, handing the Crimson Tide a 45-14 defeat in the season opener Friday night at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. Everett High football fans no doubt were expecting a hard-fought battle to the finish when quarterback Carlos Rodriguez connected with Yariel Ortiz for their second of two touchdowns with 3:36 left to play in the first half, making it a three-point (17-14) game.