Special to the Journal Leaders of housing advocacy groups celebrated the Chelsea City Council, who unanimously voted to pass new zoning to create more homes near transit in line with the MBTA Communities Law. With this vote, all 12 Rapid…
Category: News
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
The following is a calendar of events at the Everett Public Libraries: 1/1/23 – 1/6/23 Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club Parlin Fireplace Room. Tuesday, January 2nd at 7pm. Come chit chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting, or any…
UMass Announces Scholarships for Top 10 Percent of Community College Graduates
Special to the Journal The University of Massachusetts announced that the top 10 percent of the Commonwealth’s future community college graduates will receive a minimum of $5,000 per year above federal and private financial aid if they enroll at one…
Greater Boston Bikeshare System Plans To Add 750 Ebikes to Growing Fleet
Special to the Independent The cities of Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and Everett, the town of Brookline, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) and Lyft today announced plans to integrate 750 next-generation ebikes into Greater Boston’s popular Bluebikes program and the…
Healey Proposes Regulations To Strengthen Resilience From Coastal and Inland Flooding
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) today issued draft regulations to strengthen wetlands and stormwater resilience by providing flood control and preventing storm damage to shorelines and infrastructure from the impacts of climate change. The proposed regulations will help…
Boston Harbor Now Announces Annual New Year’s Eve Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll
Special to the Independent Boston Harbor Now has announced the return of the annual New Year’s Eve Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll, with more ice sculptures than ever before in a variety of locations across the Boston Waterfront. The Waterfront Ice…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Malden Catholic Students From Everett, MA Achieve Honor Roll – First Quarter Malden Catholic students have completed the coursework required for the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. The school has three categories for outstanding academic performance honors: President’s…
Everett Kiwanis Donates Gift Cards
Van Campen Has the Votes To Be the Next President of City Council
Robert Van Campen, who made a triumphant return with his election as Ward 3 councilor in November, reportedly has the votes to be the next president of the Everett City Council. Van Campen will be one of six new members…
MSBA Advances Proposal To Build New High School in Everett
Special to the Independent Christmas came a little early to Everett this year with a vote by the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to advance the proposal Mayor DeMaria has been advocating for to build…