She loved to be surrounded by her family Jayne M. (Cardinale) Saraceni passed away on June 21st at 80 years of age. She was born in Winthrop on April 20, 1946, and was the daughter of James and Mary (DeRosa)…
Everett Independence Day Celebration Marks America’s 250th Anniversary
Thousands of residents gathered at Glendale Park on Saturday, June 27, for the City of Everett’s annual Independence Day Celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States with an evening of family activities, live entertainment, community spirit, and a…
Everett Partners with Revere to Provide Temporary Wellness Center Access
Special to the Independent The City of Everett has partnered with the City of Revere to provide Everett residents with access to the Robert J. Haas Jr. Health and Wellness Center while the Everett Community Health and Wellness Center is…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Around Everett Silent Book Club The Cafe at Short Path Distillery (71 Kelvin St). Saturday, July 11th, from 12-2pm. This month we will be having a special meeting at The Cafe at Short Path Distillery! Enjoy an hour or two…
Everett Seeks Poll Workers for 2026 State Elections
Special to the Independent The Everett Election Commission is now accepting applications for poll workers for the upcoming 2026 State and Primary Election and is encouraging residents to play an active role in the democratic process. Poll workers are essential…
Six New Officers Take the Oath to Protect and Serve Everett
Special to the Independent On June 22, 2026, the City of Everett proudly welcomed six new Police Officers to the Everett Police Department during an official swearing-in ceremony held at City Hall. Mayor Robert J. Van Campen, Police Chief Paul…
Everett Independence Day Celebration Marks America’s 250th Anniversary
Special to the Independent Thousands of residents gathered at Glendale Park on Saturday, June 27, for the City of Everett’s annual Independence Day Celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States with an evening of family activities, live entertainment,…
MBTA Prepares for Boston’s Fourth of July Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 pm, Expanded Service, Staffing, and Safety Protocols
Special to the Independent The MBTA today announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular…
MBTA Announces Ferry Ticket Availability for July 11 Parade of Sail Viewing
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will begin offering roundtrip Spectacle Island ferry tickets Tuesday, June 30 at 10am. The ferry will run between Hingham and Spectacle Island for the July 11 event, Parade of…
Full Listing of Ship Locations Released for Sail Boston 2026
Special to the Independent Sail Boston is proud to announce berthing locations for the July 11-16 festival, where ships from around the world will tie up in Charlestown, Downtown, and across Boston’s Seaport. Following the Meet Boston Parade of Sail…
The Words that Changed the World 250 Years Ago
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. When the members of the…
Enjoy a Safe & Sane 4th of July Weekend
When Americans celebrated the Fourth of July at the turn of the 20th century, they did so in such rowdy fashion that vandalism and destruction of both public and private property were commonplace. This rampant hooliganism was suppressed only when…