Everett Firefighters Memorial Sunday The Annual Memorial Sunday service will be this Sunday, June 12, at 9 a.m. at the Everett Firefighters memorial stone at the corner of Ferry and Elm. This is the first ceremony since 2019. The Everett…
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McGonagle, House Pass Legislation To Address Teen Sexting and Image-Based Sexual Assault
Rep. Joe McGonagle, along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, passed legislation addressing teen sexting and image-based sexual assault, commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” “I’m proud the House today passed a bill consistent with our intent…
ABCD’s 24th Field of Dreams Charity Event Set for Fenway Park
Thanks to the generosity of the Boston Red Sox, ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development) will once again host its iconic summertime fundraiser, Field of Dreams, at Fenway Park to benefit Greater Boston’s underserved, low-income youth through the ABCD SummerWorks program. NESN’s…
Goldberg Urges Legislature To Include Gun Divestment in Supplemental Budget
In the aftermath of the horrific shooting in Uvalde, Texas at Robb Elementary School that killed 19 students and two teachers, State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg calls for the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation requiring the state’s $101.5 billion pension…
City of Everett and Everett Public Schools Honor Fallen Veterans
Making the Right Calls: Emily Green Makes Her Debut as a Certified Junior Umpire
Emily Green has excelled as player in the Everett Girls Softball League and as a cheerleader in Revere Pop Warner. And now the talented 14-year-old athlete is making a name for herself at Glendale Park as a junior umpire. After…
EHS Softball Clinches Share of GBL Crown
The Everett High softball team earned a share of the 2022 Greater Boston League (GBL) championship with a 12-0 victory at Somerville last Thursday in the season finale. The triumph gave the Lady Crimson Tide a final record of 12-2…
City Council Expected To Vote on City’s Fiscal Year ’23 Budget
The Everett City Council is expected to vote on the proposed Fiscal Year ’23 city budget at its next meeting on June 13. The Council’s official vote will follow a public hearing and the submission of recommendations from the Council’s…
Napolitano Clarifies Succession Process for Vacant Ward 3 City Councillor Seat
Special to the Independent As the result of Ward 3 City Councilor Anthony DiPierro’s resignation, many residents have inquired about the succession process for the Ward 3 seat. Everett Assistant City Clerk Peter Napolitano said that according to the City…
DiDomenico Secures Necessary Funding for Triangle, Inc’s School to Career Program
The State Senate reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the disability community by earmarking the expenses for Triangle, Inc.’s School to Career Program earmark in the FY 2023 budget. The two-hundred-thousand-dollar earmark that will allow for sustainable services to those most…