Special to the Independent New data released show that innovative streets projects popping up across Massachusetts over the course of the pandemic have created safer, more vibrant public spaces for all, particularly children and older adults, small businesses, and essential…
Month: December 2021
Everett High Stars Zamor, Murphy Sign With Division 1 College Programs
Superintendent Priya Tahiliani made it very clear in her remarks at the School Committee meeting on Monday night that she “has no intention of leaving this district.” Tahiliani’s comments came before the committee took a vote on whether to extend…
Crimson Tide Pop Warner Completes Successful Season
Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner, under the direction of President Brian Dimond, completed a very successful season, with two cheerleading teams advancing to the Nationals, and four football teams qualifying for the state playoffs. The Everett ‘A’ cheerleading team, coached…
GreenStar Herbals Cannabis Recreational Dispensary Opens in Chelsea
The GreenStar Herbals cannabis recreational dispensary officially opened its doors in Chelsea on December 15 at the site of the former King Aurthur’s Lounge. The new, state-of-the-art cannabis facility now offers one of the most extensive selections of organic craft…
Wynn Resorts Names Julie Cameron-Doe as Its New CFO
Wynn Resorts, Limited announced it will appoint Julie Cameron-Doe as its Chief Financial Officer, effective in the second quarter of 2022 on completion of her notice period with her current employer. Ms. Cameron-Doe will succeed Craig Billings, who will become…
News In Brief
The Schedule for COVID-19 Testing at Rivergreen for Christmas and New Years Week is as follows: Wednesday December 22- 7am to 7pm Thursday December 23- 7am to 12noon Friday December 24 – Closed Saturday December 25 – Closed Monday December…
Meet the Team: Justin Shrader
Justin Shrader is an employee of the Department of Human Resources and has worked for the City of Everett for 7 months. What do you do in the City? I oversee HR management and department operations to adhere to organizational…
ABCD Reaches 6,000 Toy Goal for Holiday Drive
‘Twas three weeks before Christmas and… The ABCD toy room was rather empty. About 400 toys rested on the distribution tables. Meanwhile requests for help were pouring in at an unprecedented rate. SIX THOUSAND toys were needed for families seeking…
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Distributes At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits to Use Ahead of the Holidays
Ahead of the holiday, staff and volunteers at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s Community Resource and Wellness Center gave out At-Home Covid-19 Test Kits to hundreds of community members this week in addition to giving out food, masks, diapers…
Rogers Named as Managing Director of Care Coordinate; A Mystic Valley Elder Services Partner
Care Coordinate, a statewide network that provides access to high-quality and cost-effective home and community-based services, of which Mystic Valley Elder Services is a partner, has named Sean Rogers as its Managing Director. A senior-level executive with extensive home care and community-based…