Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is pleased to announce that Pam Y. Eddinger, President, BHCC has been named a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) 2021 Pinnacle Awards honoree for outstanding achievement in Arts and Education. This year’s honorees were…
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Encore Announces New Executive Chef at Rare Steakhouse
Encore Boston Harbor is pleased to announce that culinary talent Chef John Ross has accepted the position of executive chef of Rare Steakhouse. Ross has been with Encore Boston Harbor since its opening in 2019. Prior to joining the team…
MassDOT Announces Shared Space Grant for Bluebikes in Everett
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the award of $3,236,762.78 in the third round of funding from the Baker-Polito Administration’s Shared Winter Streets and Spaces program, including a grant for BlueBike Stations in Everett. The program, which was launched on November…
Despite Some Interruption, Council Committee Dives Into Internet Issues
The City is entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this week with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to take a “deep dive” into the Internet and connectivity issues that have plagued subscribers off all kinds through the last…
Minimum Wage Should Be at $15.00
In 1971, the minimum wage across the United States, as mandated by federal law, was $1.60. Today, the federal minimum stands at $7.25. One might look at those two numbers and think that because the minimum wage has increased by…
Oregon Leads the Way on Drugs
For more than 50 years, America has been fighting the “war on drugs,” an endeavor that began under the administration of President Richard M. Nixon, who had the avowed purpose of arresting and incarcerating as many Blacks and other minorities as possible, especially…
Obituaries 02-03-2021
Robert Roberto Loving Husband, Wonderful Father and Grandfather Who Cherished His Whole Family. Robert “Bob” Roberto of Revere died on January 30 at the age of 80. He was the loving husband of the late Angela (Diecidue) Roberto; beloved son…
Coming Home: Everett High hires Rob DiLoreto as new football coach
Longtime Coach and Educator Returns Home to Leadthe Crimson Tide Football Program The newest chapter in the history of Everett High School’s football program was written this week, as a longtime educator with unbreakable bonds to the city was appointed…
The 600 Groundbreaking
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria proudly hosted the groundbreaking of The 600 development at the future 600 Broadway location on January 25. The City of Everett has been working diligently with the development team, A10 Associates, Volnay Capital,…
Mobile COVID-19 Testing for Everett Residents
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that through the Kraft Center for Community Health, Mass General Brigham, and the Massachusetts General Hospital Community Health Centers, mobile COVID-19 testing will be available to Everett residents only. Testing will occur on…