The two bills that are circulating in the state legislature that effectively would ban autonomous, self-driving vehicles in the state not only are short-sighted, but they also will serve to perpetuate the carnage on our dangerous and deadly roads. It…
EHS Roundup
EHS boys edge North on Senior Night The Everett High boys basketball team celebrated Senior Night in appropriate fashion with a 47-40 victory over North High of Worcester Monday evening. Everett led from the outset and held leads at all…
Obituaries 02-11-2026
Anthony R. Medeiros Jr. Retiree of the US Postal Service and as Facilities Manager of the Everett Housing Authority Anthony R. Medeiros, Jr. of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at home, surrounded by his loving…
City Launches New City Alert System, urges Residents to Sign up
Special to the Independent The City of Everett has launched a new City Alert system to deliver important updates directly to residents by phone, text message and email, and strongly encourages all residents to sign up immediately. The City of…
Van Campen, Everett Haitian Community Center Urge Extension of TPS for Haitians
Special to the Independent Mayor Robert Van Campen and the Everett Haitian Community Center are calling on U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and the Trump Administration to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which is currently set…
Reps. Garcia, Vargas Introduce PROTECT Act to Safeguard Access to Justice and Strengthen Massachusetts Courts
Special to the Independent Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) and Representative Andy Vargas (D-Haverhill) joined members of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus to formally introduce the PROTECT Act, An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional…
Senate Passes DiDomenico’s Early Literacy Bill
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed Senator Sal DiDomenico’s early literacy legislation that supports young learners by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based practices. DiDomenico first filed this bill last session and worked alongside advocates,…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Gaming Club Parlin YA Room. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm. Join us for board games and video games at the library! Bring your own or play what we have here. For ages 12 and up. Yarn…
Everett Public Libraries Announce 2026 Reading Challenge with New Bingo Twist
Special to the Independent The Everett Public Libraries are excited to announce their annual, year-long Reading Challenge for 2026, featuring a fun new twist designed to encourage patrons of all ages to explore everything the library has to offer. Participants…
DiDomenico Calls on President Trump and Congress to Extend TPS for Haitians
Senator Sal DiDomenico joined over 70 of his colleagues in the Massachusetts State House in signing onto a letter calling on federal leaders to quickly extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in our country. “These protections…
Healey takes Action to keep ICE Out of Schools, Hospitals, Courthouses, and Places of Worship
Special to the Independent Governor Maura Healey took action to protect the people of Massachusetts from abuses by President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She filed legislation to keep ICE out of courthouses, schools, child care programs,…
AFT Massachusetts Stands with State House Efforts to Protect Residents from ICE
Special to the Independent The American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts joined Governor Maura Healey today as she unveiled an Executive Order to protect Massachusetts residents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers who continue to operate with unchecked authority fulfilling…