Author: Independent Staff
Malden Catholic High School Holds Chapel Dedication
By Marianne Salza Malden Catholic High School (MC) celebrated its new chapel with a dedication ceremony in honor of Brother Thomas Puccio, Director of Mission Integration, on March 19. Brother Puccio has ministered at MC for 36 years, and has…
DiDomenico’s Bill to End Hair Discrimination Passes Senate
Special to the Independent Last week, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously voted to pass legislation sponsored by Senator Sal DiDomenico and Senator Adam Gomez of Springfield that would end race-based hair discrimination in the Commonwealth. The bill– also known as the…
State Treasury Partners With Board of Library Commissioners for Financial Literacy Month
The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) is partnering with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) to offer financial education resources to library visitors during April, which is Financial Literacy Month. Materials are applicable for individuals of all…
As Wildfire Season Begins, Fire Officials Urge Prevention
Pointing to the Delta Range fire that burned 341 acres at Fort Devens last week, Devens Fire Chief Timothy F. Kelly, Chief Forest Fire Warden David Celino of the Department of Conservation & Recreation, and State Fire Marshal Peter J.…
News Briefs
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Extends Correction Officer Exam Registration The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is extending the registration period for those interested in taking the correction officer entrance exam to Friday, April 8 at 3:00 p.m. Candidates may sign up for the…
ECC Awards 26 Local Grants
The Everett Cultural Council’s (ECC) March meeting was dedicated to reviewing and voting on a large number of grant applications from community and area individuals and organizations to distribute funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Council was able to…
McGonagle, Joins Colleagues in Passing $350 Million Bond Authorization for Local Transportation Infrastructure
State Rep. Joe McGonagle recently supported a $350 million bond bill to help maintain municipal roads and bridges under the state’s Chapter 90 program and to provide additional funding for several transportation-related municipal grant programs. House Bill 4638, An Act…
Everett Retirement Board Seeking Fifth Member
The Everett Retirement Board is seeking applicants for the Fifth Member of the Board, to be chosen by the other four board members, for a three-year term commencing on July 26, 2022. The five-member Board acts as fiduciaries of the…
Baker Launches ‘Hirenow’ Employer Grant Program for Hiring and Training
The Baker-Polito Administration launched a new hiring and training employer grant program, “HireNow,” which will help employers quickly hire and train new workers and get more people back to work. The new program provides eligible employers with a $4,000 per…