Special to the Independent The top elected officials in Massachusetts will join host State Senator Sal DiDomenico at the head table for the Annual DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Roast on Thursday, March 19 beginning at 6:30pm at…
East Coast Patriots Win Playoff Game
Council Approves Mayor’s Request to Remove Colameta from Everett Housing Board
By Cary Shuman The City Council voted by a 9-2 margin to approve Mayor Robert Van Campen’s request to remove Phillip Colameta from his position as a member of the Everett Housing Authority Board. Council President Stephanie Smith and Councillors…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Gaming Club Parlin YA Room. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm. Join us for board games and video games at the library! Bring your own or play what we have here. For ages 12 and up. Yarn…
News in Brief
Council on Aging Seeking Vendors for Indoor Yard Sale The City of Everett will host an Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edward G. Connolly Center (90 Chelsea Street), and the Council…
DiDomenico Secures $10 million for Bunker Hill Community College
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico successfully advocated for an additional $10 million for Bunker Hill Community College in the BRIGHT Act, a $3.28 billion bond bill for higher education investments that was unanimously passed in the Senate. This…
Governor Healey Demands Transparency from ICE on Arrests in Massachusetts
Special to the Independent Governor Maura Healey last week sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons demanding full transparency and accountability about ICE arrests and…
Everett Chamber of Commerce $10,000 Raffle Dinner
The Everett Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual $10,000 Raffle Dinner March 3 at Spinelli’s, Peabody. The guests enjoyed a social hour and full-course dinner. An auction was held for Bruins and Celtics tickets generously donated by Dennis Cataldo. Master…
Capone Speaks at State Library of Massachusetts’ 200th Birthday Celebration
Ward One City Councilor, Attorney Michele Capone was invited to speak at the State Library of Massachusetts’ 200th Birthday Celebration on Tuesday, March 3. The ceremony included Governor Maura Healey, Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorzkowicz, Secretary of the…
Nurse Uses AED as Park N Boston Staff Clear Path for Rescuers after Electrical Blast Injures Worker
Special to the Independent A 25-year-old electrical worker was injured on February 28, after coming into contact with a live power line while working on elevated electrical equipment behind Park N Boston on Railroad Street in Revere. The worker, became…
City Council Honors Undefeated Professional Boxer Shea Willcox
The Everett City Council honored professional boxer Shea Willcox, whose career is off to a sensational start following a sixth consecutive victory on Feb. 14 in Medford. Ward 3 Councilor Anthony DiPerro noted Shea’s upbringing in Everett where he was…
MBTA Gears Up for South Boston’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celebration
Special to the Independent The MBTA is preparing for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities in South Boston on Sunday, March 15, 2026. With nearly a million people expected to attend the parade, the MBTA is implementing several…