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Fireworks Delight Thousands at Glendale Park as Everett Celebrates Independence Day
On Sunday, July 14, the City of Everett hosted its annual Independence Day Celebration at Glendale Park. The event, which was rescheduled from the original date of June 30 due to the forecasted weather conditions not meeting the safety parameters…
Link Health & NeighborHealth Unite to Bridge the Digital Divide, Empowering Boston’s Undeserved Communities to Plug In
Special to the Times-Free Press In an effort to address the digital divide, Link Health has joined forces with NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, on an initiative to expand digital equity and ensure that community health centers are…
Close to Goal: DiDomenico’s Legislation on New Soccer Stadium Proposal Nears the Finish Line
The decision on Sen. Sal DiDomenico’s legislation that would allow the Kraft Group to build a new soccer stadium on the site of a former power plant in Everett is imminent. The Senate passed its economic development bill last Thursday,…
Frank Parker Pays Tribute to His Former Teacher, Robert ‘Bob’ Richman
Staff Report Former Everett School Committeeman Frank Parker has extended his condolences to the Richman family following the passing of Robert ‘Bob’ Richman, his former science teacher at Parlin Junior High School. “I remember his room number at Parlin was…
Hundreds of American Flags Placed at World War II Memorial at Everett Stadium
He’s a Hero
Fire Captain James Lewis credited for lifesaving action at Hancock St. fire An Everett fire captain is being credited for his lifesaving actions during a July 3 fire at a triple-decker at 140 Hancock Street. Fire Captain James Lewis rushed…
DiDomenico Expects Final Action on Soccer Stadium Legislation by End of July
Sen. Sal DiDomenico, who is championing a proposal to bring a professional soccer stadium and waterfront park to Everett, expects a vote on the matter by the Senate and the House by the end of this month. DiDomenico’s bill –…
DiDomenico Celebrates Federal Housing Award
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico joined local, state, and federal leaders including Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria at Cambridge City Hall to celebrate the $3 million HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Affordable Housing award to the Metropolitan Area…
Gov. Healey proclaims July 7-13 ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week’ Special to the Independent
Governor Maura Healey signed a proclamation declaring the week of July 7 to July 13, 2024, as “Hurricane Preparedness Week,” to emphasize the importance of planning and preparing for hurricanes and other tropical systems, which most often impact Massachusetts during…