The City Council discussed the status of a new Encore Boston Harbor Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Chief of Staff, Erin Deveney, who responded to councilors’ inquiries about the ongoing negotiations with Wynn officials. Ward 2 Councilor…
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Everett High School Education Pathway: First-Ever Mentoring Day a Huge Success
The Everett High School (EHS) Education Pathway hosted its first-ever Mentoring Day event on January 26, 2024. Sixty-five (65) students enrolled in Education 1, 2, and 3 classes attended and participated in a series of table discussions inside the EHS…
EBNHC Appoints Mimi Gardner as Vice President and Chief Equity Officer
Special to the Times-Free Press East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) announced the appointment of Mimi Gardner, MPH, MA as Vice President and Chief Equity Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience and leadership rooted in health equity to the…
Residents Learn About Mystic River Watershed Study of Air Quality in Everett
Special to the Independent Everett residents met with air quality and climate health professionals to learn about the Mystic River Watershed Association’s three-year study (CLEANAIR) of air quality in Everett. Both an air quality workshop (Jan. 17) and listening session…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club Parlin Fireplace Room. Tuesday, February 20, 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…
ABCD Offers Free Tax Preparation for Area Residents
ABCD urges all residents of Boston and the Mystic Valley who earned $64,000 or less in 2023 to schedule a FREE in-person tax prep appointment right away at one of our neighborhood sites by calling 617-348-6329 or visiting bostonabcd.org/tax. ABCD…
What a Spread: Teddie Peanut Butter Challenge!
Culinary Arts Students Showcase Their Immense Talents
Special to the Independent Everett High School (EHS) Culinary Arts students showcased their technical skills and creativity during the 3rd Annual Teddie Peanut Butter Challenge, a fun and high-energy competition in which the young chefs were tasked with making a…
Multifamily Development ‘Maxwell’ Celebrates Topping Off
Special to the Independent Greystar recently celebrated the topping off of Maxwell, a 384-unit multifamily development located in Everett’s Commercial Triangle District. Maxwell is the second phase of the 85 Boston St. development; the first phase, a 330-unit building named…
What Moves Everett Schools Project Releases Its Findings
Special to the Independent The City of Everett Department of Transportation and Mobility, along with Green Streets Initiative (GSI), announces the completion of its exciting What Moves Everett Schools project. GSI was hired by the City of Everett Department of…