Zion Ministries Church of Everett celebrated Black History Month with a service and collation Sunday, Feb. 18 at the church. Bishop Robert G. Brown presided over the event, welcoming the many guests to the celebration. The signing of the Civil…
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DiPierro Seeks Revival of School Finance Review Commission
The City Council unanimously approved a motion by Ward 3 Councilor Anthony DiPierro at its Feb. 12 meeting to re-establish the School Finance Review Commission (SFRC) as a collaborative effort among three segments of city government. The 13-member Commission would…
DiDomenico Champions Community Action Agencies at State House Event
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico spoke at the Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP)’s public policy briefing about the essential role Community Action Agencies play in our community. He was joined by the Community Action Agency leaders in…
City of Everett Hosts Addiction and Alcoholism Family Education Session at the Connolly Center
Special to the Independent The City of Everett hosted an Addiction and Alcoholism Family Education Session presented by The Family Restored on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Connolly Center. Sponsored by the Everett Recovery Connection (ERC), this event focused on…
Professional Chef Fabbo Speaks to EHS Culinary Arts Students
Professional chef and registered dietitian Victoria Fabbo made a guest-speaking appearance at a class of senior Everett High School culinary arts students Friday at the school. “I was honored to come to the school and teach the students how to…
DiDomenico Advocates for Bill Providing IDs to Returning Citizens
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico recently spoke before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to advocate for his bill, S.1506, An Act relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons. This legislation…
Council Discusses Encore Casino Host Agreement
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…
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…