Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a landmark bill this past week that has been hailed as a first-in-the-nation effort to require that medical professionals undergo training in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with Alzheimer’s and other forms…
Author: Independent Staff
Obituaries 08-15-2018
Gerald ‘Jay’ DeBenedetto Retired typesetter and active member of Elks and American Legion Gerald “Jay” DeBenedetto passed away on August 10 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston after a short illness. Jay was born in East Boston on July 9,…
Senior BBQ at the Connolly Center
Margaret Cornelio was decked out in her Mardi Gras gear for the senior BBQ at the Connolly Center on Wednesday, July 25. Seniors had great food and fun on the dance floor with a Mardi Gras party theme.
Two Major Debates This Month to Feature All State Rep Candidates, One Also Features Congressional Candidates
Two major debates this month, on Aug. 14 and Aug. 20, will feature all three state representative candidates on the Sept. 4 ballot, and the Aug. 20 debate will also feature both Congressional candidates as well. First, the Everett Democratic…
August Events Being Planned at Parlin Library
The following events are planned at the Everett Libraries: Code Kids Saturday August 11 at 1 p.m. Parlin Memorial Library Due: Monday July 30 Join the Everett Public Libraries for Code Kids! A club where children and teens can…
EPS Students Attend Mobile App Camp
More than a dozen middle school students from Everett Public Schools attended a weeklong summer camp designed to introduce them to coding and basic computer science concepts in a fun and engaging way. The camp, funded by a National Science…
Food Truck Welcomed as Part of Demaria’s Healthy Choices
To continue the momentum of the citywide healthy eating initiative, started by the DeMaria administration, on Monday, July 30 the City welcomed a Fresh food truck to the community. The addition of the Fresh Truck is another example of how…
DiDomenico Helps Pass Economic Development Bill in Senate
Last week, Sen. Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature passed a sweeping $1 billion Economic Development Bill, calling for targeted investments in workforce training programs and job creation through ambitious public infrastructure projects. Senator DiDomenico filed a…
Community Leaders Rally in Support of McGongale
More than 200 friends, supporters and colleagues gathered at the Village Bar & Grille last week for a reception in support of State Representative Joe McGonagle. While introducing McGonagle, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Robert DeLeo said “Joe…
Eagle Bank Expands Commericla Lending Division
Eagle Bank is pleased to announce the expansion of their Commercial Lending Division. Joining the existing team of seasoned commercial lenders are Michael Connelly, SVP, Team Leader, Rebecca Gardner, VP, Commercial Loan Officer, Jody Goodwin, VP, Commercial Production and Servicing,…