Senator DiDomenico joined colleagues in passing a reorganization plan to create a state Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities, a cabinet-level position which will assist the Commonwealth with meeting its long-term goals in addressing the housing crisis and expanding safe,…
D’Ambrosio Appointed to State’s Judicial Nominating Commission
Special to the Independent Well-known Revere attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio has been appointed to the state’s Judicial Nominating Commission. Governor Maura Healey said D’Ambrosio and the other Commissioners will be responsible for advising her on nominating and appointing judicial officers in…
News in Briefs
DeMaria’s Summer Youth Job Program Accepting Applications The City of Everett is now accepting applications for Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Summer Youth Job Program. Everett residents from ages 14 to 25 years of age who are seeking summer employment are encouraged…
Antoine Coleman Honored at 2023 Black Excellence on the Hill
Last week, Rep. Joe McGonagle joined Everett Director of Veterans Affairs Antoine Coleman as Coleman was honored by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) during the 2023 Black Excellence on the Hill Celebration. Coleman is a 2004 graduate…
Antisemitism Has No Place in Our Society
As we were reading about the federal court trial that is getting underway this week of the 50 year-old Pennsylvania man charged with fatally shooting 11 people and wounding six at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, which was the deadliest…
Everett Little League Baseball Opens New Season Saturday
Everett is known as a football city, but baseball is about to make a big comeback – and to be fair, let’s not forget that Stacy Poste Schiavo’s EHS softball program is second to none. Brian Savi is the new…
EHS Roundup
EHS Baseball Team Edges Charlestown, 10–9, on Grand Slam by Lara “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over,” said baseball legend Yogi Berra. The Everett High baseball team learned the truth of that axiom, displaying what head coach Joel Levine termed…
Obituaries 04-26-2023
Gloria Juliano A ‘People Person’ Gloria L. (Polcaro) Juliano of Everett passed away April 17 just two weeks shy of her 96th birthday. The beloved wife of 68 years of the late Mario A. Juliano, she was the loving mother of…
Like the Pros Do It!: EHS Culinary Arts Students Showcase Their Skills
Special to the Independent Everett High School Culinary Arts students showcased their skills and creativity in the Massachusetts Restaurant Association’s ProStart Competition, held March 21st at Gillette Stadium. A team of five culinary students had one hour to conceive, prepare,…
Depth of Knowledge: EHS Art Students Take a Field Trip to FormLabs
Everett High School sculpture students enjoyed a field trip to FormLabs in Somerville, where they took a tour of the facility and learned about the history, processes, techniques, and real-life applications of 3D printing. Students viewed various 3D products, including…
Garcia, Massachusetts House Pass Comprehensive Tax Relief Package
Special to the Independent In an effort to provide financial relief to families across the Commonwealth, and to make Massachusetts more competitive with other states, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a tax relief proposal targeted at residents across all…