By Judy Bass Lots of people are looking for new career choices. Perhaps they re-examined their priorities and goals, want a fresh challenge, or seek a more flexible schedule with options for advancement. They and others might want to sign…
Food Rescue, Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Awarded Largest Grant in Organization History To Fund Food Recovery Work
Food rescue, Lovin’ Spoonfuls, has been named among 140 nonprofit organizations to receive a Cummings Foundation Grant in support of its efforts to reduce wasted food and tackle food insecurity in Massachusetts. The 12-year-old nonprofit, headquartered in Boston and working…
USS Constitution To Commemorate 246th Independence Day Underway
USS Constitution is scheduled to go underway from Charlestown Navy Yard, Massachusetts, on Monday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m. for its annual 4th of July Cruise. 150 lottery winners and their guests are joining Old Ironsides as she cruises in…
Fourth of July Memories
This weekend brings the Fourth of July, the celebration of the birth of our nation and an opportunity for all of us to partake in summertime fun with friends and family. The Fourth of July brings back fond recollections from…
Guest Op-Ed: MBTA Crisis Is an Emergency for Our Region
By Joe Gravellese When I ran for office two years ago, I did so because I was deeply concerned about the decaying of our transportation system. This crisis impacts the entire Greater Boston region, but is especially challenging to residents…
Obituaries 06-29-2022
Gabriella “ Lina” Galluccio Talented Seamstress Gabriella “Lina” (Salvati) Galluccio of Lynnfield, formerly of Everett, entered into eternal rest, unexpectedly, on Sunday, June 26. She was 88 years old. Born in Salerno, Italy, Lina lived in Everett for many years…
Everett Celebrates Juneteenth With Flag Raising
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett recently celebrated Juneteenth by raising the Juneteenth flag at City Hall. Juneteenth is a recently recognized federal holiday in the United States due to President Joe Biden making…
Lottery Player Wins $1 Million Prize at Everett Square Convenience Store
A lottery player who regularly purchases his tickets at Everett Square Convenience won a $1 million prize on his Diamonds 50X instant ticket at the store Sunday. The lucky resident matched the No. 19 on the “Your Numbers” portion of…
Free Arts at Sacramone Park
Council Accepts MGC Grant for River Boardwalk
Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s goal to make the river waterfront more accessible to thousands of Everett residents took a big step forward when the City Council voted to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the amount of $1,335,000…
MBTA Announces Service Changes to Orange Line
The MBTA and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) dropped a bombshell on Everett commuters that rely on Orange Line service. Last Thursday, the MBTA announced weekday subway service changes that took effect Monday on the Orange Line as well as the…
Summer Movie Nights on “Old Ironsides” Start June 24
USS Constitution and the USS Constitution Museum and the USS Constitution Museum will host a series of free public Summer Movie Nights aboard the Ship this summer, beginning Friday, June 24. “Old Ironsides’” crew will screen each movie on a…