The City of Everett recently welcomed residents to its annual Senior Health Fair on Tuesday, March 31 at the Connolly Center, bringing together more than two dozen organizations focused on supporting older adults. The event gave attendees a chance to…
Month: April 2026
Massachusetts to Launch EBT Chip Cards to Prevent SNAP Theft, Protect Tax Dollars
Massachusetts is moving forward with the adoption of chip and tap-enabled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, which will enhance security measures to better prevent theft across the system, including for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Massachusetts would become the…
Roca Chelsea Hosts Job Fair, Connecting Employer Partners with Young People
Special to the Independent On Wednesday, March 25, Roca Chelsea hosted a Transitional Employment Program (TEP) Job Fair at its Chelsea site, bringing together motivated young people and a broad network of employer partners, staffing agencies, and workforce organizations. The…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $5 million in Grants to Local Fire Departments
Special to the Independent The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that 307 Massachusetts fire departments will share $5 million in grant funding to support the purchase of new safety equipment. “Massachusetts firefighters answer the call in every corner of our state…
Pioneer Charter School of Science Boys Basketball Team Awards Banquet
The Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) of Everett boys basketball team, under the leadership of head coach Michael D’Itria, held its awards banquet April 2 in the school cafeteria. The Pioneer Panthers had their most wins (16-4 record) in…
Navy Commissions Submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798)
By Petty Officer 2nd Class Kaitlin Young Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 32 The Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) in a traditional ceremony held March 28 at Boston Harbor. The ceremony culminated a years-long process to…
Eastern Fiddler Rays make their Debut at the New England Aquarium
Special to the Independent The New England Aquarium has introduced two eastern fiddler rays to its Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank, marking the first time this species has been part of Aquarium exhibits. The two females are…
Massachusetts Residents Can Still Apply for Home Heating Assistance by April 30
Special to the Independent As the home heating season comes to a close, Massachusetts residents have until April 30 to apply for support from the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP provides financial support to eligible households to pay a…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
St. John’s Prep Announces Academic Honors for Second Quarter 2025–2026 St. John’s Prep recently announced the names of students who earned academic honors for the second quarter of the 2025–2026 school year, which ended on January 16, 2026. Students who…
“….To Boldly Go Where No Man has Gone Before…”
For those of us who were among the 600 million people who watched Neil Armstrong descend the ladder from the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle and set foot on the moon’s Sea of Tranquility on the evening (in the…