Violist Kimberly Lehmann will take center stage as the featured soloist in the William Walton Viola Concerto when her spouse, Music Director Robert Lehmann conducts the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra in the Orchestra’s 2021-2022 season finale Sunday, April 24, at…
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EBNHC Appoints Andreina Sanabria as Assistant VP of Neighborhood Pace
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) announced that Andreina Sanabria has been appointed to the role of Assistant Vice President of Neighborhood PACE, a home care solution for seniors and part of the national Program of All-Inclusive Care for adults…
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Community Organizations Invited to Cultural Council Meet & Greet The Everett Cultural Council will be hosting a meet & greet event on Saturday, May 14, at Swan St Park from 11:30 – 3pm. Join members of the Everett Cultural Council and…
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Capturing the Spirit of the Competition: Victoria Fabbo Receives Major Award at Miss Massachusetts USA Pageant
Everett native Victoria Fabbo was the recipient of the Spirit Award at the Miss Massachusetts USA Pageant held March 26-27 at the Burlington Marriott. The award recognized Fabbo for “promoting friendship and sportsmanship” during the entire pageant process. Fabbo was…
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…
Everett Residents Are Presenters in Mystic Feast Event
Everett residents Katy Rogers, Martha Chason-Sokol, and Samantha Lambert were presenters at the Mystic Feast held March 31 at the Polish Political Club in Chelsea. The Mystic Feast is a dinner-event intended to support local projects, according to Planning Committee…
NAACP Asks for DiPierro to Resign
The latest call for embattled Ward 3 Councilor Anthony DiPierro to resign his office has come from the Mystic Valley Area Branch of the NAACP. DiPierro has admitted having racist memes on his Instagram account. The area NAACP branch serves…
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…