Special to the Independent Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) and Representative Andy Vargas (D-Haverhill) joined members of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus to formally introduce the PROTECT Act, An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional…
Month: February 2026
Senate Passes DiDomenico’s Early Literacy Bill
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed Senator Sal DiDomenico’s early literacy legislation that supports young learners by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based practices. DiDomenico first filed this bill last session and worked alongside advocates,…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Gaming Club Parlin YA Room. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm. Join us for board games and video games at the library! Bring your own or play what we have here. For ages 12 and up. Yarn…
Everett Public Libraries Announce 2026 Reading Challenge with New Bingo Twist
Special to the Independent The Everett Public Libraries are excited to announce their annual, year-long Reading Challenge for 2026, featuring a fun new twist designed to encourage patrons of all ages to explore everything the library has to offer. Participants…
DiDomenico Calls on President Trump and Congress to Extend TPS for Haitians
Senator Sal DiDomenico joined over 70 of his colleagues in the Massachusetts State House in signing onto a letter calling on federal leaders to quickly extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in our country. “These protections…
Healey takes Action to keep ICE Out of Schools, Hospitals, Courthouses, and Places of Worship
Special to the Independent Governor Maura Healey took action to protect the people of Massachusetts from abuses by President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She filed legislation to keep ICE out of courthouses, schools, child care programs,…
AFT Massachusetts Stands with State House Efforts to Protect Residents from ICE
Special to the Independent The American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts joined Governor Maura Healey today as she unveiled an Executive Order to protect Massachusetts residents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers who continue to operate with unchecked authority fulfilling…
DCR Announces Series of Events and Programming to Celebrate Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hosting free interactive events at Roxbury Heritage State Park and Fall River Heritage State Park. The series will provide opportunities for visitors to explore the history…
Revere Beach Partnership Hosts Annual Winter Wonderland
To celebrate the winter season at America’s First Public Beach, the Revere Beach Partnership will host its annual Winter Wonderland event on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Waterfront Square on Revere Beach. This family-friendly…
Acclimating to Our Local Ice Age
The bitterly cold weather that we’ve been experiencing day-after-day this winter has been oppressive (not to mention costly because of our high heating bills). The daily lows in the single digits, coupled with the strong winds that have brought the…