Month: July 2024
DeMaria “Disheartened” by Council’s Vote Against Revitalizing Everett Square
Mayor Carlo DeMaria said he was “disheartened” by the City Council’s 6-4 vote to not approve an order requesting to borrow $3 million to fund improvements to Everett Square. During an appearance at Monday night’s meeting, Mayor DeMaria articulated well…
Senate Passes DiDomenico Bill to Provide Returning Citizens with Identification
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Senate on Monday passed Senator Sal DiDomenico’s bill, An Act relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons (STARTT), which would provide a Massachusetts identification card to incarcerated individuals that will…
Winners Announced for the Sand Sculpting Festival
Special to the Times-Free Press The Revere Beach Partnership is thrilled to announce our award recipients for the 2024 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. The festival, held from Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21, attracting hundreds of thousands…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Library Book Bundles! The back to school season may be fast approaching, but summer is still in full swing! Finish up your Summer Reading Challenge minutes by checking out one of our book bundles from the Parlin Memorial Library or…
News Briefs
Annual Nepal Day Celebration Set for August 4 in Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett has once again partnered with the Greater Boston Nepali Community (GBNC) to host Nepal Day on Sunday, August 4,…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Carbone Named to College of the Holy Cross’ Dean’s List Ralph Carbone of Everett was named to the College of the Holy Cross Spring 2024 Dean’s List. A member of the Class of 2024, Carbone was named to the Dean’s…
On Board from the Beginning for Economic Development, DeMaria Supports Construction of New Soccer Stadium
Special To The Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria has been a strong and supportive partner with Sen. Sal DiDomenico in their economic development efforts for the power plant site at 173 Alford St., Everett. DeMaria has also worked collaboratively with DiDomenico…
DiDomenico Amendment to Ensure Continuous Health Care Coverage for Children Included in Senate Health Care Bill
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Senate passed urgent reforms to the Commonwealth’s health care system to boost oversight and transparency in the market and improve patient access to prescribed medication and treatment. DiDomenico successfully secured an amendment in the…
Greystar Breaks Ground on Latest Everett Development at 201 Mill Road
Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing and commercial properties throughout the world, and locally in Greater Boston, announced that they have broken ground on the second phase…