Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate to unanimously pass S.2973. An Act to expand access to high-quality, affordable early education and care. This bipartisan legislation will transform early education and childcare in the…
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Malden Summer Festivals Add Three More Pub Crawl Dates The City of Malden is pleased to announce that with the continued success of the Murder at the Malden Bank Pub Crawls, the City has added three more dates. Can you…
Baker Proclaims ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week’
Hurricane Preparedness Week, as proclaimed by Governor Charlie Baker, runs through July 16. All week, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will engage local communities across Massachusetts to highlight the risk of tropical storms and hurricanes, and encourage residents to…
Rep. McGonagle, House Pass Bill Supporting Veterans’ Services, Military Families
Rep. Joe McGonagle, along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed comprehensive legislation addressing the Commonwealth’s most immediate needs in the veteran community and making necessary updates to service member quality-of-life issues and acknowledgements of our military…
FBI Warns of Spike in Rental and Real Estate Scams
As rents, home prices, and inflation surge in today’s highly competitive real estate market, the FBI Boston Division is warning the public about the risk of rental scams, and the need to be cautious when posting and responding to rental…
EPS Educator Throws Out the Ceremonial First Pitch at Fenway
Special to the Independent Devens School teacher Kevin Doyle threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Wednesday, July 6th at Fenway Park as the Boston Red Sox celebrated Disability Awareness Night. The Red Sox recognized several local families and advocates…
City of Everett Celebrates Independence Day
The City of Everett celebrated Independence Day with many activities and entertainment for everyone at Glendale Park. The event kicked off with the return of the traditional doll carriage, bicycle and wagon decorating contest. All the young participants did a…
Tammy Turner Honored With a Commonwealth Heroine Award
Special to the Independent Everett High Athletic Director Tammy Turner has been named a 2022 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Turner was nominated by State Rep. Joe McGonagle for her service to Everett athletics…
Need Feedback: Council Seeks Resident Input Regarding Future Use of Former Pope John XXIII
City Council members at last week’s meeting made it very clear that they want neighborhood feedback before they vote on what to do with the former Pope John High XXIII High School site. At last week’s meeting, members from the…
Everett Little League All-Stars Open Tourney Play at Sacramone
Special to the Independent The Everett Little League 12-Year-Old All-Star team will play Melrose in the Mass. District 12 Tournament tonight (Wednesday) at 7:15 at Sacramone Park. Jimmy Schaefer is the manager of the Everett contingent. Marc Freni and Brian…