Senator Sal DiDomenico and his son Matthew were recently invited by the Biden Administration to the White House to honor the Boston Celtics on their 18th NBA Championship. President Biden praised the efforts of the Celtics, and star players Jayson…
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Council Votes to Allow Limited Animal Testing
Councillors Smith, Rogers clash on issue By Cary Shuman The Everett City Council voted by a 6-4 margin to allow limited animal testing at life science centers or laboratory buildings that could be located in Everett in the future. Before…
DiDomenico’s Energy Siting Bill Signed into Law
Special to the Independent This past fall, the Governor signed a climate omnibus bill into law, S.2967, which includes key language from Senator Sal DiDomenico’s energy facility siting bill, S.2113, that will protect his constituents from hazardous energy projects and…
Pietrantonio shines in City Council discussions
By Cary Shuman Political observers of City Council meetings have consistently lauded Ward 6 Councilor Peter Pietrantonio for his uncanny knack of taking large-scale issues and putting them into basic, people-on-the-street perspectives. Some might call it a refreshing “lunch pail”…
Van Campen Asks for Better Communication and Collaboration Between Administration and Council
By Cary Shuman Ward 5 City Councilor Robert Van Campen has requested the city’s water superintendent, Ernest Lariviere, to appear at the next Council meeting “to clarify the purpose of recent letters to residents regarding lead.” While the Council unanimously…
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office First to Install a Naloxone Vending Machine
Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office has become the first sheriff’s office in the Commonwealth to install a naloxone vending machine (Link to B-Roll), making the opioid overdose reversal medication available for free to all visitors and…
City of Everett Lights Menorah in Celebration of Chanukah
Elected Officials Sworn In To Office
McGonagle takes oath of office for new term Joseph McGonagle (center) was sworn-in as state representative for the 28th Middlesex District during an impressive ceremony Jan. 1 in the House Chambers at the State House. Pictured with Rep. McGonagle following…
DiDomenico Celebrates Over $11 million Awarded to Prevent Youth Violence
Special to the Independent Last month, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $11 million in funding awarded through the Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, including new funds to support violence prevention in public housing sites. Senator DiDomenico has championed this critical…
State Fire Marshal Offers Cold Snap Heating Safety Tips
Special to the Independent With temperatures expected to dip into the teens overnight this week, Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to stay warm safely and protect their loved ones from some of the most common…