A Birthday Surprise at the City Council
City Announces Winter Parking Rules for 2026
During a snow parking ban, vehicles will park on the even side of the street this season Special to the Transcript With the snow season upon us, the City of Everett is prepared for winter operations. City staff met to…
$5 Million Gift will Help Housing Families Expand Homelessness Services
Special to the Independent Housing Families, a housing and wellness services provider, which serves the communities of Everett, Malden and Medford, have announced that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are recognizing the organization with a $5 million grant from…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Get ready for another exciting week at the Everett Public Libraries! From engaging after-school activities and specialized book groups to fun-filled storytimes and special holiday programs, there’s something for everyone at both the Parlin and Shute branches. Check out the…
News in Brief
City of Everett Invites Veterans to the Monthly Luncheon Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett’s Department of Veterans Services are pleased to invite all military veterans to a special luncheon dedicated to honoring their service on Thursday, Dec.…
DiDomenico Celebrates Local Artist with Senate Reception
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico hosted a reception in the Senate Gallery celebrating the work of his constituent, Adriana G. Prat, whose art exhibition is currently on display. As he presented his citation for Adriana, DiDomenico shared a…
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Honored with Two Awards at the 2025 Law Enforcement & Corrections Awards Ceremony
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) took home two of the top awards at the 2025 Law Enforcement & Corrections Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 13. This year, the MSO was presented with both the Innovation of the Year Award for…
City Alerts Residents to CodeRED Cybersecurity Incident
Special to the Independent The City of Everett is notifying residents of a nationwide cyber-attack targeting the CodeRED emergency alert system, which the City uses to provide alerts for snow emergencies, evacuations, water outages, and other service disruptions. Information Compromised…
DiDomenico Acts to Protect Transit Workers
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico took action to support public transit workers by advocating for and passing a bill that steps up penalties for people who assault them while they are on duty. DiDomenico is a co-sponsor and…
Massachusetts House Passes Supplemental Budget to Close FY25
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts House of Representatives have passed a supplemental budget to address deficiencies, to make new necessary investments, and to close the books on Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The legislation appropriates $2.25 billion in gross spending,…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Statewide High School Graduation Framework
Special to the Independent The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released an initial statewide graduation framework designed to set nation-leading expectations and prepare all students for success after high school, regardless of their chosen career path. This framework, developed with the K-12…