California senator Dianne Feinstein, who is 89, has been too ill to show up to the Senate since February. As a result, the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which Feinstein is a member, has been unable to move forward on scores…
EHS Roundup
EHS Baseball Earns Two Thrilling Victories The Everett High baseball team earned a pair of exciting victories this past week in contests with Greater Boston League rivals Medford and Somerville. In the Crimson Tide’s 16-15 triumph over the Medford Mustangs…
TEASA Celebrates Kick Butts Day
Hundreds of Community Members Celebrate Earth Day
Special to the Independent On Saturday, April 22, hundreds of members of our community came together to celebrate Earth Day at Rivergreen Park and Everett’s waterfront. Together we improved our wetlands, cleared trash and debris, removed invasive plant species, mixed…
DeMaria Accepts $25,000 Donation From Greystar for Summer Jobs Program
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently met with Greystar representatives Ryan Souls and Christina Audet. The company donated $25,000 for this year’s Summer Youth Job Program. Greystar’s donation supports the Summer Jobs Program that not only employs so…
Engineering Director Updates Council on Reconstruction Projects
Erik Swanson is an engineering professional with more than 30 years of experience in the profession. The city’s director of engineering, Swanson showcased his superior knowledge and experience while providing a thorough update of the Ferry Street/Elm Street/Chelsea Street reconstruction…
McGonagle, Massachusetts House Pass Comprehensive Tax Relief Package
Special to the Independent In an effort to provide financial relief to families across the Commonwealth, and to make Massachusetts more competitive with other states, Rep. Joe McGonagle along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Kysilovsky Named to Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society Curry College welcomes Deanna Kysilovsky of Everett, into the Education Honor Society, Pi Lambda Theta. PLT was founded in 1910. Its mission is to honor outstanding educators and inspire their leadership on…
DiDomenico Reintroduces Healthy Youth Act Legislation To Improve Sex Education
Senator Sal DiDomenico has reintroduced his Healthy Youth Act bill, An Act relative to healthy youth (S268), which has been proposed in the legislature for over a decade. This bill will ensure that Massachusetts public schools electing to teach sex education curriculum…
DiDomenico Advocates for Legislation Creating Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities
Senator DiDomenico joined colleagues in passing a reorganization plan to create a state Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities, a cabinet-level position which will assist the Commonwealth with meeting its long-term goals in addressing the housing crisis and expanding safe,…
D’Ambrosio Appointed to State’s Judicial Nominating Commission
Special to the Independent Well-known Revere attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio has been appointed to the state’s Judicial Nominating Commission. Governor Maura Healey said D’Ambrosio and the other Commissioners will be responsible for advising her on nominating and appointing judicial officers in…
News in Briefs
DeMaria’s Summer Youth Job Program Accepting Applications The City of Everett is now accepting applications for Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Summer Youth Job Program. Everett residents from ages 14 to 25 years of age who are seeking summer employment are encouraged…