Month: December 2025
Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Van Campen Appoints Omar Boukili as the CAFO
Special to the Independent Mayor-Elect Robert Van Campen announced the appointment of Omar Boukili as the City’s Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO), effective January 6th, 2026. Boukili will oversee the City’s administrative operations and financial management, with a focus…
City Council Honors La Perle on its 14th Anniversary
By Cary Shuman The City Council honored La Perle Restaurant’s owners Valery Joseph and Evens Pierre Sunday at the popular establishment’s 14th anniversary celebration. Councilor-at-Large Guerline Alcy Jabouin joined her colleagues, City Council President Stephanie Martins, Ward 5 Councilor and…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
The Everett Public Libraries will close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 24th and will be closed all day on Thursday, December 25th for Christmas. Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club Parlin Fireplace Room. Tuesday, December 23rd at 7pm. Come chit…
Rep. Garcia Tapped for Early Education & Care Workforce Council
Special to the Independent State Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Ronald J. Mariano to serve on the Early Education and Care Workforce Council, a statewide body established to strengthen and stabilize the early…
State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents Beware of Christmas Tree Fire Hazards
Special to the Independent As the holiday season gets underway, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to select Christmas trees carefully, water them every day, and decorate them safely to reduce the risk of a fire. “A…
DiDomenico Tests Bus Simulator Game with Young Everett Founder
Senator Sal DiDomenico recently met with two young students, one an Everett native, who created an impressive MBTA bus simulator game that has grown into a viral sensation and has been featured in the Boston Globe. “What an absolute pleasure…
Everett’s First Responders and Community Partners Team up to take 34 Kids Holiday Shopping
Special to the Independent The Everett Police Department (EPD), in collaboration with the Everett Fire Department (EFD), Eliot Family Resource Center (EFRC), Cataldo Ambulance Service and Target, held the annual Shop with Heroes and Helpers event at the Target location…
McGonagle Bill Protecting Transit Workers Signed by Governor Healey
Special to the Independent Rep. Joe McGonagle celebrated a major victory when his bill, An act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker, was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey in a ceremony at the State House,…