Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club Parlin Fresco Room. Tuesdays at 7pm. Come chit chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting, or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages…
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Everett hosts monthly Veterans Luncheon at the Connolly Center
Veterans from across Everett gathered at the Connolly Center for the City’s monthly Veterans Luncheon, sharing a meal, reconnecting with friends, and welcoming Interim Director of Veterans Services Paul Landry. Held on the last Wednesday of each month, the luncheon…
Greater Boston Stage Company announces Young Company Summer Festival 2026
Greater Boston Stage Company is thrilled to announce its Young Company, Summer Festival 2026, featuring five fully staged musicals performed by students in grades 4 through 12. Running August 6–16, the festival brings together nearly 100 young performers from 22…
City of Everett celebrates Nepal Day with GBNC
The City of Everett joined the Greater Boston Nepali Community (GBNC) in celebrating Nepal Day, welcoming residents and visitors to Glendale Park for an afternoon of culture, music, food, and community. On Sunday, August 2, hundreds gathered at Glendale Park…
Markey, Pressley release report showing success of fare-free transit
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) released a new report, Making Transit Free, Frequent, and Reliable: Massachusetts shows the need for federal investment in fare-free transit, detailing the…
Helping rescue animals
There are many ways you can help dogs in rescue situations. You could volunteer with a rescue group or shelter and see what assignments might fit your lifestyle and schedule. You could walk dogs and play with cats, giving critters…
New England Aquarium applauds Boston flood protection plan
Given its location on Boston’s waterfront, the New England Aquarium is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, experiencing flooding during storm surges, king tides, and other extreme weather. Since 2019, the Aquarium has been among those leading the…
Governor Healey lays out energy affordability priorities
Governor Maura Healey called for swift action and passage of her energy affordability legislation to lower energy bills and rein in utility spending. In a letter to members of the conference committee negotiating the final bill, the Governor demanded the…
The Amp at Suffolk Downs to host Beatles tribute concert celebrating 60 years since band’s famous on-site performance
This Friday, Suffolk Downs will commemorate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ legendary 1966 Suffolk Downs concert with a free tribute concert by 4EverFab at The Amp, the site’s new 600-person outdoor amphitheater. In celebration of the 60-year anniversary of…
Environmental Remediation Underway at Former Everett High School
Special to the Independent Environmental remediation is underway at the former Everett High School at 548 Broadway as the City takes an important step toward preparing the building for future use. While the former Everett High School closed in 2007,…