Dianne Lees Legislative aide and constituent services director for State Rep. Joe McGonagle Dianne R. (Zerigian) Lees passed away peacefully at Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge following a brief illness on June 15, 2025. Born October 21, 1950 in Haverhill, she…
Month: June 2025
Robert Van Campen Launches Campaign for Mayor of Everett
Pledges to bring change and leadership that puts the people of Everett first Special to the Independent “The city is hungry for change.” That was the message from Everett City Councilor Robert Van Campen, who officially launched his campaign for…
Success is in Store
Everett native Lenny Parsons opens Crimson Liquors in his former neighborhood By Cary Shuman Lenny Parsons had worked for Budweiser in distribution for the last 25 years, so he had a closeup look at the operation of liquor stores throughout…
DiDomenico Secures Budget Language to Improve Access to Seal of Biliteracy
Special to the Independent Through the Fiscal Year 2026 Senate budget, Senator DiDomenico passed an amendment that will ensure all eligible students can continue to take advantage of the Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal is an award that recognizes high…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries Around Everett
Books and Brews, Night Shift Brewing (87 Santilli Hwy). Wednesday, June 25th at 6pm. Join us for the first meeting of our newest book group! The Everett Public Libraries is partnering with Night Shift Brewing and The Well Coffee House…
DiDomenico Celebrates Bus Service Expansion with Local Celebrity and MBTA Advocate – Pari Kim
Senator DiDomenico recently attended a ribbon cutting for the expansion of EZRide transit service which now includes midday and weekend operations. DiDomenico celebrated the announcement with Transportation Secretary, Monica Tibbits-Nutt, Cambridge elected officials, local leaders, and a local resident, Pari…
Tree Dedicated in Memory of Stephen Patenaude
Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently joined alongside students in grade 5, teachers, faculty, and elected officials, as well as the family of Stephen Patenaude, at the Lafayette School to dedicate a newly planted tree in honor of Mr. Patenaude. Lafayette School…
Multi-Chamber Legislative Breakfast held at Anthony’s
Special to the Independent The Chambers of Commerce of Revere, Everett, Chelsea, Malden, Medford and Melrose hosted the Multi-Chamber Legislative Breakfast May 21 at Anthony’s, Malden. Dennis Cataldo, president and CEO of Cataldo Ambulance, was the master of ceremonies. Malden…
Victoria Fabbo Represents Everett in Miss Massachusetts USA Pageant
By Cary Shuman Everett native Victoria Fabbo competed in the Miss Massachusetts USA Pageant this past weekend at Plymouth Memorial Hall. Proudly representing her former hometown as Miss Everett in the annual pageant, Fabbo said she enjoyed the entire experience.…
Magic Comes to the Shute Memorial Library
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that The Everett Public Libraries (EPL) will host a free public performance by prestigious magician Peter Jackson – and his Magic Bunny – on Wednesday, June 18 at 1 p.m. at the Shute…