Special to the Independent U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey hosted a press conference on Wednesday, May 28 to call attention to the urgent need to address flooding along the Island End River in Chelsea and Everett that is part of…
Month: June 2025
McGonagle Celebrates Expanded Veteran Housing
Rep. Joe McGonagle joined his colleagues and military leaders and support groups to celebrate the grand opening of new veteran’s housing units near Fort Devens. The 10 family-sized units will help reach those returning from service who need stable housing…
McGonagle Nominates Corbelli For Military Appreciation Day
Rep. Joe McGonagle was pleased to join to his fellow members of the Legislature in celebrating the first ever Military Appreciation Day at the State House. Each legislator was able to nominate a military member of their community to be…
Blue Line Service Suspended Between Bowdoin and Orient Heights June 7–15
Special to the Independent The MBTA is today reminding riders that Blue Line service will be suspended between Bowdoin and Orient Heights all day, every day, for nine days, June 7 – 15. Riders can find complete information at mbta.com/BlueLine.…
“When April’s High Aspirations….”
For those of us who are long-time Red Sox fans, the 1967 Impossible Dream team marked a turning point in the fortunes of the Sox. It was a year when they went from being among the worst teams in baseball…
EHS Roundup
Eveillard finishes third at D-2 Meet Junior Kayshaun Eveillard brought home a third-place medal in the 400 meter dash at this past weekend’s Division 2 State Meet at Merrimack College in No. Andover. Kayshaun’s time of 50.12 was just 0.68…