The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently hosted two public meetings to provide information on the upcoming closure of the Sumner Tunnel, which is slated to begin on July 5 and run to August 5. The Sumner Tunnel, which was…
Month: July 2024
Capacity Crowd Attends Reception for Sen. Sal DiDomenico
Appreciation: Robert ‘Bob’ Richman, Beloved EPS Teacher, 88
Eric Richman not only got to experience the love and guidance of his father, Robert “Bob” Richman, throughout his childhood, but Eric also saw his dad’s amazing ability to connect with his classmates as a beloved teacher in Everett and…
NeighborHealth Celebrates Health Equity Leaders at Art of Health Care Gala
Special to the Independent NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), celebrated its first Art of Health Care fundraising gala since the organization’s rebrand and the first ever at the prestigious Museum of Fine Arts (MFA). The event which…
Alternative Travel Options During Tunnel Closure
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced their comprehensive mitigation plan to address travel impacts and provide cost effective alternative transportation options for residents and visitors ahead of the scheduled closure of the Sumner Tunnel…
Gov. Healey Appoints Pamela Everhart to Massport Board
Special to the Independent Governor Maura Healey announced the appointment of Pamela Everhart to serve on the Massport Board of Directors. Everhart currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Regional Public Affairs, Inclusion, and Impact at Fidelity Investments. “Pamela…
USS Constitution to Go Underway in Honor of Independence Day
Special to the Independent USS Constitution is scheduled to go underway from Charlestown Navy Yard, Massachusetts, on Thursday, July 4, at 10 a.m. USS Constitution will be closed in the morning and reopen to the public for tours following the…
City of Everett Hosts Babson College to Offer Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop
The City of Everett hosted Babson Academy Youth Impact Lab to bring its Youth Entrepreneurship in Action Workshop to Everett youth at the Recreation Center. Everett youth ages 14 to 19 participated in this program that is designed to teach…
MassDOT Advises Travelers to Plan Ahead for Busy July 4 Travel
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising travelers to plan ahead and expect increased volumes of traffic for the Fourth of July holiday period. If traveling, MassDOT recommends utilizing “real time” travel tools, checking holiday schedules for…
Happy Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July brings back fond recollections from our youth, when…