Month: July 2022
DiDomenico Delivers for Everett and His District
Special to the Independent Over the past several months, Sen. Sal DiDomenico has secured several legislative achievements and over $65 million in funding for local organizations, municipalities, and projects in his District and throughout Massachusetts, including more than $5.5 million…
Thank You, Rep. McGonagle
New Security Head Named for Schools
Special to the Independent While it may be summer, the local schools have many programs going on for Everett students. At the School Committee meeting held on July 18, Superintendent Priya Tahiliani outlined some of the many programs taking place.…
Crimson Tide Pop Warner Opens Practice August 1
The Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner organization will begin practices for the 2022 season on August 1 at Sacramone Park. Pop Warner Vice President said that football players and cheerleaders, accompanied by their parents or guardians, can sign up at…
Virtual Forum Hosts Democratic Candidates
The three Democratic candidates for State Representative for the newly formed 11th Suffolk District, representing Chelsea and part of Everett, laid out the cases for their election at a virtual forum hosted by Our Revolution Massachusetts on Tuesday night. City…
McGonagle, Legislature Pass Major Clean Energy Legislation
Rep. Joe McGonagle, along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature, passed a sweeping clean energy bill, An Act driving clean energy and offshore wind. The legislation bolsters green transportation, green buildings, and clean power production, including offshore wind, solar,…
Everett Story Share and Arts Festival Set for August 6
All residents are invited to join the celebration of Everett’s First Annual Story Share and Arts Festival, on Saturday, August 6 from 1:30 – 3p.m. at Glendale Park. The event is a free family friendly opportunity to get together to…
DiDomenico’s CROWN Act Heads to Governor’s Desk
On Monday, July 18, the Massachusetts State Senate passed the CROWN Act, a bill sponsored by Senator Sal DiDomenico and Senator Adam Gomez of Springfield which prohibits discrimination based on a person’s hair texture or style in Massachusetts. Having been…
Activist Gladys Vega Endorses Judith García in State Representative Race
Chelsea activist Gladys Vega has publicly endorsed Judith García in the race for the newly created 11th Suffolk district’s state representative seat. Vega, a native of Puerto Rico, moved to Chelsea at nine years old. From a young age, she…