Special to the Independent In collaboration with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Mystic River Watershed Association issued the 2018 Water Quality Report Card for the Mystic River watershed yesterday at the Mystic Lakes Dam in Arlington, MA. The…
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City to Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks, Music July 6
As the Everett High band plays the ‘1812 Overture,’ fireworks are set to fill the sky above Glendale Park this coming July 6, with the City of Everett and Mayor Carlo DeMaria once again holding a blockbuster Independence Day celebration.…
Everett Police Patrolling City Shores in New State-of-the-Art Boat
True to its namesake, Encore Boston Harbor provides new access to Everett’s shoreline which was previously untouchable. Encore Boston Harbor’s HarborWalk allows access to a boating dock, which offers continuous shuttle service to the World Trade Center in South Boston,…
Council Candidate Stephanie Martins Delivers Keynote Speech at Youth Harbors Graduation
“You can’t change what life has done to you, but you have the power to create your own future…I am here as a voice from the future to tell you that it is possible” In an emotional speech that resembled…
Several Arrests at Encore During the Week, Heavy Traffic in Everett Saturday
Eight persons were arrested at the Encore Boston Harbor resort since last Tuesday, June 25, as a result of several different offenses, according to State Police. Continuing the trend of lighter than expected traffic, State Police said they have monitored…
Tickets on Sale for Murphy’s Boxing Event at Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor is hosting Murphy’s Boxing next championship match on Friday, July 12. This is the first ticketed event to be hosted at the newly opened $2.6 billion resort. “We’re happy to bring the excitement of sports entertainment to…
Malden River Gets Trash-Free Grant Award
The Friends of the Malden River (FoMR) received a financial boost with a $9,805 grant from the Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET/the Trust). This funding and in-kind services ($6,850) from Gentle Giant Rowing Club, PaddleBoston, Preotle, Lane and Associates, the National Park Service,…
Front Door to Luxury
Encore Boston Harbor Ends Lower Broadway’s History of Being ‘Back Door to Boston’ The opening ceremonies on Sunday morning, June 23, quickly became a spotlight for Mayor Carlo DeMaria, who rejoiced in being able to tell the large crowds assembled…
Councilors Talk Traffic, Parking in Wake of Casino Opening
At Monday night’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Councilors presented a number of new items that would strengthen the City’s parking and traffic infrastructure in the wake of this past weekend’s opening of Encore Boston Harbor. •Parking An item introduced…
Maddox: Lower Broadway Will Be a Destination ‘District’ in 10 Years
As the ribbon was cut on the $2.6 billion Encore resort casino, plans were already in the works to add more and make the casino less of an island and more of a centerpiece to an entire entertainment district along…