Dr. Glenn Mollette Brittney Griner is an American basketball star on trial in a courtroom outside of Moscow. She is a prisoner of Russia and is facing a possible prison sentence on drug charges. Griner recently pled guilty after Russian authorities accused…
Month: July 2022
Guest Op-Ed: Tick Talk
By Marianne Dalton, RN Today, we are going to talk about ticks: where they breed, what can be done to reduce the risk of harboring ticks on your property, tick-borne illnesses, personal protection for you and your pets against ticks,…
Obituaries 07-20-2022
Joan Pizzano Mangani May 26, 1941 – April 22, 2022 Joan Pizzano Mangani passed away on Friday, April 22 in Orlando, FL with her daughter by her side and her son’s voice comforting her. She was the brightest of lights…
Koutoujian Attends White House Event
Special to the Independent Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian joined leaders from across the nation at the White House Monday, July 11 as President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. marked the passage of The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The legislation was…
City Council Reappoints Cornelio to Five-Year Term
With several residents speaking in support, the City Council voted 7-3 to reappoint City Clerk Sergio Cornelio to another five-year term at a special meeting of the council Monday night. Cornelio, who appeared before the council with his lawyer, answered…
Training the Future: New EBNHC, AmeriCorps/CDC Partnership Will Build Next Generation of Public Health Leaders in the State
With a five-year, $400 million investment from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) will be one of several health care providers to partner with AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
City Council Takes Another Look at Public Participation at Meetings
The City Council unanimously voted at its meeting Monday night to send to the Legislative Affairs and Election Committee an order that once again might change the rules for the Public Participation part of the council’s regular agenda for the…
MJ Guida Excels, But Little League All-Stars Ousted From Tourney
MJ Guida was Everett Little League’s home run champion and top pitcher while leading the White Sox to the 2022 Major Division championship. Guida continued his excellent play in the District 12 All-Star Tournament last week, but the Everett contingent…
Strength From Within: Leveraging Everett Expertise for EPS Students
Special to the Independent Everett Public Schools (EPS) Superintendent Priya Tahiliani is pleased to announce several administrative appointments as the district continues its ongoing and accelerating preparations for the 2022-2023 school year. “I am excited about these changes, individually and…
DiDomenico Votes To Pass Early Education, Childcare Bill
Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate to unanimously pass S.2973. An Act to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care. This bipartisan legislation will transform early education and childcare in the…