The City Council unanimously approved a motion by Ward 3 Councilor Darren Costa that would require Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Office to form a Community Action Board and to develop a Community Benefits Agreement as part of a revised or new…
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National Grid Offers Savings Initiative
National Grid is proud to serve a diverse community of Massachusetts residents and provide bill help solutions during challenging economic times. Through the company’s Winter Customer Savings Initiative, nearly 60,000 customers have enrolled in the company’s discount program, which provides…
News in Briefs
DeMaria Announces Upcoming Events in Celebration of Black History Month Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce upcoming events to celebrate Black History Month. The month of February is recognized as Black History Month across the United States. It calls…
Get Updated COVID-19 Booster or Vaccination and $75 Gift Card – During School Vacation Week
New COVID-19 vaccination clinics offering a $75 gift card incentive have been scheduled in communities across the state during school vacation week, providing a free, convenient and accessible way for adults and children stay up to date on COVID vaccinations. As…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Celebrate Youth Mentoring
On Feb. 4, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM) celebrated youth mentoring at the agency’s 24th annual Big Night at the House of Blues in Boston. Guests danced the night away to music by Michael Franti, supergroup Ezra…
Make a Splash at the 2023 JetBlue Shamrock Splash
Get Cold for a Cause on Sunday March 12 with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay at the 12th annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash! Join 250 splashers to raise money for free, fun summer events in YOUR community by plunging into the…
EHS Girls in Hoop Action Against Lynn English
DiDomenico and Advocates Unveil Legislation To Expand Language Access in Government Agencies
Special to the Independent Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico joined a collection of policymakers, immigrants-rights activists with the Mass Speaks Coalition, and directly-impacted individuals to unveil his Language Access and Inclusion Act, which would dramatically expand the availability of non-English…
DiDomenico Joins Mothers Out Front Rally For Climate Justice
LaMonica Named MVP of All-America All-Star Classic
Matthew LaMonica said he didn’t get to visit Disney World or the University of Central Florida during his recent visit to Orlando. “It was a business trip,” jested LaMonica. And Everett High’s talented, 5-foot, 11-inch junior linebacker certainly took care…