Cathy Draine Named One Of The Top Chief Diversity Officers
Cathy Draine, the City of Everett’s inaugural director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), has been recognized in a special edition of COLOR Magazine as one of the Top 50 Chief Diversity Officers. She is included in a list of…
Everett High’s Defense Excels in 16–9 Victory Over Lowell
The Everett High football team held the Lowell offense to one touchdown and left with a 16-9 victory in a non-playoff consolation game Friday at Everett Memorial Stadium. A well-executed blitz by linebacker Domenic Papa, who forced the Lowell quarterback…
EBNHC Expands Rolls of Two Executive Leaders
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) announced the promotion of two current executive leadership team members to expanded roles within the organization. Ernani J. DeAraujo, Esq., former Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, will assume the role of EBNHC’s Chief…
DPH Officials Urge Residents To Get Vaccinated Ahead of the Holiday Season
As the weather gets colder and with holiday gatherings just around the corner, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to get vaccinated. “With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, now is a great time for those preparing to…
Urban Edge Properties Purchases Gateway Center
Urban Edge Properties, a New York-based company, has purchased the Gateway Center in Everett and Shoppers World in Framingham for a combined price of $309 million, according to published reports. The Gateway Center, a shopping center located at 1 Mystic…
News in Brief
DeMaria Administration Awarded Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that for the eighth time the City of Everett has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence…
Massport Teams Up With Others To Launch Apprenticeship Program
Special to the Independent Massport and Boston’s electrical workers union and its highly-rated joint apprenticeship training center are teaming up to create more career pathways in the communities they serve. On Friday, October 27, Massport CEO Lisa Wieland and Local…
Fire Officials Issue Home Heating Reminder Following Revere House Fire
Special to the Independent A three-alarm fire in Revere last week started with a furnace, prompting a reminder from fire officials to pay special attention to home heating safety. Heating equipment is the top source of carbon monoxide at home…
Everett City Hall Takes Bold Steps Towards Sustainability
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett has partnered with energy consulting company Ameresco to increase energy reduction measures to meet local and state climate action goals. Through these efforts, the…
World’s Largest Franchise Operator Acquires a Planet Fitness Franchise
Special to the Independent Flynn Restaurant Group LP (“Flynn”), the largest franchise operator in the world, announced it has acquired a highly-successful Planet Fitness franchise from Alder Partners, LLC, which operates 37 locations in two major markets in the United…
“Thank You” To Our Veterans
This Saturday, November 11, will mark the 104th observance of Veterans Day in the United States, a day marked by solemnity and reverence to honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran’s Day initially was known as Armistice…