Football fans will be making their way to Encore Boston Harbor in Everett Sunday to make a wager on the Super Bowl at the WynnBET Sportsbook located on the casino floor. The NFL’s title game, matching the defending champion Kansas…
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Police Chief Mazzie Will Retire in June
Everett Police Chief Steve Mazzie has announced that he will be retiring from his position in June, 2024. Mazzie has been the chief of police since January, 2003. Mayor Carlo DeMaria commended Mazzie’s service in the department, stating, “It’s not…
Everett Fire Deputy Chief Cardinale Graduates From Management Training Program
Special to the Independent Everett Deputy Fire Chief Lawrence Cardinale has graduated from the 29th class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program. Cardinale joined three dozen other fire leaders from across the state in being…
State, Local Leaders Ask for Reconsideration of Lead Water Service Line Grant Formula
A change in a federal grant funding formula for the replacement of lead line services would have a negative impact on local communities, according to state and local leaders. Last week, Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, and…
EBNHC Announces New Geriatric Complex Case Management Pilot Program
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) today announced the launch of a Geriatric Complex Case Management (GCCM) Pilot Program in partnership with TD Bank. In an effort to ensure that our oldest community members stay connected to vital medical and…
EHS Boasts Three QuestBridge Scholars: De Gouveia, Mohammed, and Patino Molana Earn Prestigious Honor
Three Everett High School (EHS) seniors have been named QuestBridge Scholars, a distinction as prestigious as it is valuable. Gabriellie De Gouveia, Aeshah Mohammed, and Thalia Patino Molana are among a very select group chosen from a nationwide pool of…
Boston City Council Accepts Anti-Terrorism Grant That Impacts Region
Last week, the Boston City Council voted to accept a $13.3 million anti-terrorism grant that the previous council had narrowly voted against accepting. The grant will impact surrounding communities, including Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and Winthrop, who are all part of…
DiDomenico Supports Comprehensive Gun Safety Reform
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico joined his Senate colleagues as they introduced Senate bill S.2572, An act to sensibly address firearm violence through effective reform—the SAFER Act—comprehensive gun safety legislation to reform and modernize the state’s firearm laws,…
Malden Catholic High School Welcomes Ndaba Mandela
Story & Photos by Marianne Salza Over 800 students, board members, Xaverian brothers, previous headmasters, and local officials stood in the Malden Catholic High School (MC) gymnasium, extending their arms with conviction, as Leadership Series speaker, Ndaba Mandela, urged them…
McGonagle, Ryan, DiDomenico Testify on Behalf of Bill Concerning RMV Fines
Special to the Independent Rep. Joe McGonagle, along with District Attorney Marian Ryan and Senator Sal DiDomenico testified in favor of H3377, An Act allowing for partial payment of fines relating to driver’s license suspension or revocation. If passed, this…