By Mihret Amare Ayanna Pressley, an unapologetic Black Congresswoman defying stereotypes and fighting for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Despite the many hardships she has faced, Congresswoman Pressley managed to be the first Black woman elected to Congress in the state…
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Historic Property
Everett Armory: Home to Company B, 8th Regiment Infantry The following is a weekly feature in the Independent based on the City’s 2018 Historic Property Survey done to note the many little-known historically significant properties within the city.) Architectural Description:…
Manny Lopes Honored by Boston City Council
Last week East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes was recognized at the Boston City Council’s Annual Black History Month Celebration as the Council honored Black essential workers in the City of Boston for their leadership during…
V10 Development Proposes Residential Tower in Commercial Triangle
After breaking ground on The 600 at the crest of Broadway, now V10 Developers are teaming up with the Varano family to propose a 21-story residential tower with 366 units and the highest roof-top restaurant in Greater Boston – to…
Mayor DeMaria Recognizes Quincy Police for Helping Cousin
On Feb. 25, Mayor Carlo DeMaria was on hand to officially recognize nine officers that helped to save his cousin on Dec. 24 in a life-threatening accident in Quincy. The mayor indicated that on Dec. 24, his cousin Jacqueline was…
Chelsea, Everett Awarded Land Community Development Block Grants
On Tuesday, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the most recent round of Community Development Block Grant Awards, with Everett and Chelsea included in more than 40 awardees. Forty-one communities were notified earlier this year of $34 million in federal funding to pursue…
MGC appoints Jill Griffin as Director, Diversity and Legislative Affairs
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced the appointment of Jill Lacey Griffin as Director, Diversity and Legislative Affairs. Griffin has been with the MGC since 2013, serving as Director of Workforce, Supplier and Diversity Development. In her new role as Director, Diversity…
Encore Boston Harbor Looking for Package License on Site
Encore Boston Harbor will return to the License Board next month with more information on a request to obtain a beer and wine package store license – the only one left in Everett – to sell beer and wine in…
DiDomenico Reappointed as Senate Assistant Majority Leader
Sen. Sal DiDomenico has once again been appointed to the position of Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate, serving as a select member of Senate President Karen Spilka’s leadership team. The Senator has also been tasked with chairing the Senate…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
University of Maine announces Dean’s List The University of Maine recognized 4,133 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2020 semester including Deanna Massa of Everett. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 2,670 are from Maine,…