Council Requests Meeting with Encore Boston Harbor Officials
By Cary Shuman The City Council will invite representatives from Encore Boston Harbor to its next meeting to discuss some questions relating to the world-class resort/casino and Encore’s “lack of communications” with the 11-member board. The Council’s request for an…
Garcia Secures Major Investments for Everett in FY27 House Budget
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state budget, a $63.4 billion spending plan that delivers major investments in education, transportation, health care, housing, and local communities across the Commonwealth. As…
Two EHS Students Earn Jon H. Poteat Scholarships from the NTHS
Special to the Independent Everett High seniors Danica Pham and Jonatan Vasquez Trochez have been awarded Jon H. Poteat Scholarships from the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), a testament to their meaningful contributions to Everett High School’s Class of 2026.…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group, Parlin Meeting Room, and Zoom. Monday, May 18th at 6pm. 18+. Discuss Stephen Puleo’s The Great Abolitionist! Gaming Club Parlin YA Room. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm. Join us for board games and…
News in Brief
Everett Public Library hosts a journey through music June 24 On Wednesday, June 24, Jon and Li Waterman will perform “A Journey through the Roots of American Popular Music” at Everett Public Library at 410 Broadway, in Everett at 7…
McGonagle Honors Webster School with House Resolution
Special to the Independent Rep. Joe McGonagle joined Mayor Robert Van Campen, Superintendent William Hart and Interim Assistant Superintendent of Finance/ former Webster School Principal Chris Barrett to present Webster School Principal Devon Abruzzese and her team a House Resolution…
Comprehensive Immigration Bill ‘PROTECT Act’ Passes in the Senate,
with equal protection and due process initiatives filed by Senator Edwards Special to the Independent Senator Lydia Edwards joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment —…
Edwards, Housing Advocates, Celebrate One Year of Eviction Sealing in the Affordable Homes Act
Special to the Independent One year ago this week, a historic provision championed by State Senator Lydia Edwards went into effect as part of the Affordable Homes Act – fundamentally changing the trajectory of thousands of Massachusetts residents by granting…
Announcing the Winners of the 2026 Everett Public Libraries Poetry Contest
On May 7, the Parlin Memorial Library hosted the Awards Ceremony for this years’ contest, in which the three finalists from each of the three categories – youth, teen, and adult – were invited to recite their poems for the…
Coach Billy Ryan Comes to MC to Lead Boys Varsity Soccer
Special to the Independent Malden Catholic today announced the hiring of legendary Catholic Conference coach Billy Ryan as the new Head Coach of the Varsity Boys Soccer program. Ryan succeeds Scott Elias ‘96, who led the program for the past…
Project Bread’s 58th Walk for Hunger Raises $1 Million as Food Insecurity Reaches Crisis Levels
On Sunday, May 3, nearly 4,000 participants gathered on Boston Common and joined virtually from across the country and around the world for Project Bread’s 58th Annual Walk for Hunger, the nation’s oldest continually running pledge walk. Walkers representing 216…