Marcus Seeks Re-Election to School Committee Post
Special to the Independent Ward 2 School Committee Member Jason Marcus has announced his campaign for re-election to Everett’s School Committee. Marcus is no stranger to public service, having served on Everett’s Common Council, Board of Aldermen, Charter Review Commision…
Ways and Means Votes for $1 Million ToYouth Initiative Council
The Council Ways and Means Committee voted by a 3-1 margin to give a favorable recommendation to the proposal that would grant a $1 million appropriation to the Everett Youth Initiative Council at its meeting Monday night. The measure will…
News in Briefs
DeMaria Announces Juneteenth Celebration Residents and their families are invited to unite in celebration with music, food and activities for children Everett, MA – Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the Juneteenth Flag Raising and celebration will take place…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Local Students Named to Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Stonehill College The following local students were among nearly 1,000 students named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Stonehill College: Lerche Gomez-Henry of Everett Desiree Ruiz Ramoz of Everett Jacob…
Cummings Foundation Awards MC a Stem Education Grant for $225,000
Malden Catholic will share in $30 million of Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program to provide (STEM) Science Engineering Technology and Math education to middle school students in the surrounding communities. MC’s proposal was selected from a pool of 630…
Andrea Gayle-Bennett Appointed As the First Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services
Secretary Jon Santiago announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Gayle-Bennett as the first-ever Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS). Dr. Gayle-Bennett, a retired Brigadier General in the Massachusetts National Guard and a distinguished healthcare professional, brings a wealth of experience and…
PCSSII Teacher Denise Rincon, Recognized for Outstanding Work
Last month, Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSSII) teacher Denise Rincon received a certificate of recognition from Boston’s Mayor Wu for her work with new migrants. Originally from Venezuela, Mrs. Rincon dedicates herself to assisting these migrants, many also…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Nearly $250,000 in Grants To Support Local Food Systems
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced an award of nearly $250,000 in Local Food Policy Council program funding to 17 organizations across Massachusetts. Including a grant for the City of Everett. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources’ (MDAR) grants will enhance the work…
Food Bank Coalition of Massachusetts Organizes Final Stop Of MEFAP Road Show in Everett To Highlight Local Food Producers
Senator Sal DiDomenico, a Food System Caucus Co-Chair, joined the Food Bank Coalition of MA’s stop of the MEFAP Roadshow at Teddie’s Peanut Butter in Everett. The Coalition’s Roadshow highlights the benefits of MEFAP (Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program) for…
June Is a Month Of Freedom
June marks the first month of the summer season, the period on the calendar when we take vacations from school and work to travel and enjoy the company of our friends and family members. It’s our personal time, that sweet…
Happy Not To Be A Boston Sports Fan
When we were younger, we lived and died by our Boston sports teams. Yes, the late Bill Russell and the Celtics provided more than a decade of joy and, for a short time, so too did Bobby Orr and the…