At a special meeting of the City Council held this past Thursday, the council took the step of enrolling a new ordinance that will clarify the issue of longevity pay for the office of mayor. The council voted 6-5 in…
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Wynn to Sell Encore Building, Will Continue to Operate Casino McGonagle, House Pass Legislation
Special to the Independent Wynn Resorts has announced that it will be selling its Encore casino property in Everett to Realty Income Corporation, an international real estate investment trust, for $1.7 billion. According to a story in the Boston Globe,…
McGonagle, House Pass Legislation
Special to the Independent In an effort to ensure greater accountability on behalf of our veterans and their families, Rep. Joe McGonagle and the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation today that makes key reforms to the governance structure of…
Former EHS Star Anthony Norcia Continues His College Football Journey
Anthony Norcia is arguably one of the greatest receivers and kick returners in Everett High School football history. He excelled on one of Everett’s greatest football teams, the 2017 edition that took home the Division 1 state title in John…
Roberto Jiménez-Rivera Secures First Organizational Endorsement from National Group Run for Something
Chelsea School Committee member Roberto Jiménez-Rivera, who last month launched his campaign for State Representative in the newly-created 11th Suffolk district, has secured his first endorsement from the national organization Run For Something. Run for Something recruits and supports young,…
Judith Garcia Announces Campaign for State Rep. In New 11th Suffolk District
Chelsea City Councilor Judith Garcia announced her candidacy for state representative in the new 11th Suffolk District of Massachusetts. The daughter of a single, immigrant mother, Judith is a lifelong Chelsea resident whose career in advocacy, activism, and public service…
PRIM Board to Vote Against Directors At High-Polluting Portfolio Companies
The Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board, which oversees the state’s $104.1 billion pension fund, voted unanimously in favor to approve new proxy voting guidelines proposed by State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg. These guidelines are designed to allow the state pension…
From the Mayor’s Office: Meet the Team: Kevin Sheehan
Kevin Sheehan is Library Director and has worked for the City of Everett for over 1 month. What do you do in the City? “I work with a great staff to open up the library and run fun, interesting, and…
News Briefs
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Everett During Feb. School Vacation Week Free clinics are family-friendly, open to all The City of Everett is partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) to provide COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Everett during School…
Boston Symphony Violinist Lucia Lin Headlines North Shore Philharmonic Winter Concert
Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist Lucia Lin will play the Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto No. 1 as the featured soloist highlighting the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra Winter Concert on Sunday, February 27. Music Director Robert Lehmann will raise his baton to…