Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently congratulated the Crimson Tide Pop Warner 10U team on going undefeated all season to win the 10U Northeastern Regional Pop Warner championship at Everett City Hall. In November 2023, the team won…
Month: December 2023
William D. Hart Appointed Supt. of Everett Schools
William D. Hart was appointed the new superintendent of Everett schools following a unanimous vote of the School Committee at its Dec. 20 special meeting. Hart, 63, is officially in charge of the Everett school district after having served in…
2023 in Everett: —— The Year in Review ——
A year consists of 52 weeks and 365 days and in Everett, some of the biggest stories were happening right through the final month of December. In fact, on December 20 during the penultimate week of 2023, the Everett School…
City Offices Will be Closed Monday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day
Special to the Independent Trash will not be picked up on Monday and will be delayed for the rest of the week Everett, MA – City offices will be closed to the public on Monday, Jan. 1, as Everett observes…
RMV Provides Update on Implementation of Work and Family Mobility Act
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is providing an update on the first six months of the Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA). Since the law went into effect on July 1, 2023, the RMV…
Housing Leaders Celebrate 12 out of 12 MBTA Rapid Transit Communities Adopting New Zoning Ahead of Year-End Deadline
Special to the Journal Leaders of housing advocacy groups celebrated the Chelsea City Council, who unanimously voted to pass new zoning to create more homes near transit in line with the MBTA Communities Law. With this vote, all 12 Rapid…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
The following is a calendar of events at the Everett Public Libraries: 1/1/23 – 1/6/23 Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club Parlin Fireplace Room. Tuesday, January 2nd at 7pm. Come chit chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting, or any…
UMass Announces Scholarships for Top 10 Percent of Community College Graduates
Special to the Journal The University of Massachusetts announced that the top 10 percent of the Commonwealth’s future community college graduates will receive a minimum of $5,000 per year above federal and private financial aid if they enroll at one…
Greater Boston Bikeshare System Plans To Add 750 Ebikes to Growing Fleet
Special to the Independent The cities of Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and Everett, the town of Brookline, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) and Lyft today announced plans to integrate 750 next-generation ebikes into Greater Boston’s popular Bluebikes program and the…
Healey Proposes Regulations To Strengthen Resilience From Coastal and Inland Flooding
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) today issued draft regulations to strengthen wetlands and stormwater resilience by providing flood control and preventing storm damage to shorelines and infrastructure from the impacts of climate change. The proposed regulations will help…