Moscone Law PLLC announces 2026 Scholarship At Moscone Law, we believe that resilience deserves recognition. We are proud to announce our annual Moscone Law Scholarship, awarding three (3) $1,000 scholarships to Massachusetts high school seniors who have overcome adversity and…
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EPS Students Participate in Statewide Applied Learning Event
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) sent a large contingent of students to this year’s One8 Applied Learning Student Showcase at The TRACK at New Balance, a high-profile event in which students from across Massachusetts present academic projects to educators, industry…
North Shore Music Theatre kicks off the 2026 musical season with ‘On Your Feet!’ June 3
Special to the Independent This June, Bill Hanney’s award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will bring the heat to the stage as they kick off the 2026 Musical Season with On Your Feet! the incredible true story of Emilio and…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Visitors to make Water Safety a Priority this Summer
USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and welcomes millions of visitors each year. While those visits create opportunities for recreation and family memories, preventable tragedies still occur on public waters annually, many involving people not wearing…
High Speed e-bikes Must be Regulated like any Motor Vehicle
A bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey, known as the Ride Safe Act, that would require an annual registration, liability insurance, and an official Massachusetts license plate for electric “bicycles” that are capable of exceeding 30 m.p.h. is long overdue.…
The Scourge of Domestic Violence
The shooting death of 47 year-old Jacklyn Berry this past Sunday morning in a Winthrop apartment, allegedly by her 58 year-old husband, Sean Brewer, has highlighted once again that acts of domestic violence pose the greatest threat of physical harm…
EHS Roundup
Everett lacrosse celebrates Sr. Night with 13-4 win over Revere The Everett High lacrosse team celebrated Senior Night in appropriate fashion with a 13-4 victory over Revere last Friday. The win represented a nice rebound for the Crimson Tide after…
New Everett Real Estate Business Features Familiar Faces
DeMaria Realty Group team continuing commitment to positive community impact with local office Special to the Independent There’s a new business coming to Broadway in Everett and it features some familiar faces. The DeMaria Realty Group, LLC was formed earlier…
Van Campen Unveils FY27 Budget Proposal
Focused on fiscal discipline, transparency and long-term stability Special to the Independent Mayor Robert J. Van Campen presented his Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget proposal on Thursday, May 14, marking the first budget introduced by a new administration in nearly…
Annual Teddy Bear Picnic brings Everett Families Together
Special to the Independent On Saturday, May 9, families and children gathered for a day of singing, dancing, stories, activities, and food during this year’s Annual Teddy Bear Picnic. The Teddy Bear Picnic is a collaborative community event started by…