Special to the Independent Spencer Masterson, a dedicated advocate for food justice, has joined Project Bread as the new Director of the Make Hunger History Coalition. Masterson brings more than 14 years of experience in food justice, advocacy, and coalition-building…
Month: April 2025
News in Brief
DeMaria Announces Everett’s Annual Easter Spring Fling Event Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will host the annual Easter Spring Fling on Thursday, April 17, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Everett…
MSO Warrant Apprehension Unit Participated in over 530 Arrests in 2024
Special to the Independent Members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) Warrant Apprehension Unit (WAU) participated in the arrests of 531 individuals wanted on various charges in 2024, including murder, sexual assault, kidnapping, and home invasion. The Warrant Apprehension Unit…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Provide Free Bluebikes Credit for Riders Affected by 2025 MBTA Closures
Special to the Independent Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”), the title sponsor of Greater Boston’s municipally owned bike-sharing system, Bluebikes, is offering a free $20 Bluebikes credit to help commuters affected by MBTA service disruptions in 2025.…
Greater Boston and Mystic Valley Residents Should Contact ABCD
Special to the Independent Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) urges residents in Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley to review the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) eligibility guidelines even if they don’t consider themselves low or moderate income and…
No Good Can Come from the New Tariffs
It was 95 years ago in June, 1930, that President Herbert Hoover signed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff law (which had been passed by a Republican Congress) that imposed draconian increases in tariffs on more than 20,000 imported goods. Smoot-Hawley has been…
EHS Roundup
EHS baseball wins two contests; hosts Charlestown Fri. The Everett High baseball team has opened its 2025 season in successful fashion with victories of 20-9 at Mystic Valley and 11-6 at Greater Lawrence. “It’s been a great start to the…
Pioneer Charter School of Science Boys Basketball Team Awards Banquet
Special to the Independent The Pioneer Charter School of Science boys basketball program held its awards banquet April 2 in the school cafeteria in Everett. Head coach Michael D’Itria started the tradition of season-ending banquets following his inaugural season last…
Obituaries 04-09-2025
Claire R. DeVeau Graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1950 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Claire Rita (Fournier) DeVeau,92, on March 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a cherished mother…