By Cary Shuman The City Council honored Sam Amado, owner of Weigh Better U Fitness Studio, in recognition of the fifth anniversary of his business which is in Everett. “Tonight, Councilor [Holly] Garcia, myself, and the entire Council are very…
Month: April 2026
Lyft and Uber Launch New Shuttle Model at Boston Logan
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), in partnerships with Lyft and Uber, is launching new scheduled urban shuttle services at Boston Logan International Airport, offering travelers a more affordable, predictable, and efficient way to get to and from the airport. These…
State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian Visits Northeast Metro Tech
Supt. David DiBarri and Northeast Metro Tech were pleased to welcome State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian, who toured the school and observed the construction progress of the new school building. Rep. Lipper-Garabedian visited the new building on March 26 and was…
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Reminds Residents to Beware of Fraudulent Text Messages
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding residents to beware of fraudulent text messages which ask for payment for tolls or violations by using a link sent to a person’s cell phone. MassDOT divisions will never ask for payment…
Lawmakers Urge Support for Older Adults at Mystic Valley Elder Services
Special to the Independent Mystic Valley Elder Services (Mystic Valley) convened state legislators and community leaders on March 31 for a powerful Legislative Breakfast highlighting the importance of programs for older adults and people with disabilities. CEO Lisa Gurgone underscored…
McGonagle, Massachusetts House Pass Bill Authorizing Chapter 90 Funding
Special to the Independent Rep. Joe McGonagle, along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, passed a bill that authorizes $4.58 billion in bonding for an expanded Chapter 90 Program and transportation programs to address regional needs, as…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Nearly $14.4 million for Youth Jobs
Special to the Independent The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced nearly $14.4 million to hire 3,786 youth and young adults for summer and year-round jobs through the state’s YouthWorks program. The administration also launched the Youth Employment and Skills (YES) initiative, designed…
Boxing returns to Fenway Park June 6
Evergreen Fenway Events today announced that boxing will return to Fenway Park on June 6. The one-night-only event, planned in partnership with Nolan Bros. Boxing, will feature a full 11-bout professional fight card in the Big Concourse at Fenway Park.…
Earth Day: Many Battles Won, but has the War been Lost?
This week marks 56 years since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. The genesis of the first Earth Day had begun a few months earlier when the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland caught fire because of the flammable chemicals…
EHS Roundup
EHS softball defeats GBL foes English, Chelsea The Everett High softball team’s bats exploded to propel the Lady Crimson Tide to a pair of victories last week over Greater Boston League rivals Lynn English and Chelsea. In a 24-11 victory…