Courtesy Photos The City of Everett shared with over 100 girls ages 5-14 the power, importance, and strength of women in public safety at the fourth annual G.I.R.L.S. Day. The event, which was in partnership with Alliance Security, Cataldo Ambulance…
Sen. DiDomenico Updates Council on Everett Soccer Stadium Project
By Cary Shuman Sen. Sal DiDomenico appeared before the Everett City Council Monday night to update members on the MBTA report regarding transit access to the Kraft Group’s proposed new 25,000-seat soccer stadium and other matters pertaining to the project.…
Stadium Project Meeting Set for April 30
DeMaria seeks feedback from residents and other stakeholders Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is seeking public input from residents, businesses, community organizations, and any other stakeholders at a community meeting on Wednesday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m., at…
City Offices Closed Monday, April 21 as Everett Observes Patriots’ Day
City offices will be closed to the public on Monday, April 21, as Everett observes the Patriots’ Day holiday. City offices will re-open on Tuesday, April 22, and City Hall will have extended hours for residents (8 a.m. to 7:30…
Hop into Spring with a Peter Rabbit Story Time and Egg Hunt
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the Everett Public Libraries (EPL) will host a special event for young readers and their families – the Peter Rabbit Story Time and Egg Hunt. This celebration will…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Check out seeds from the library! The Seed Library is back at the Everett Public Libraries, just in time for spring. Bring your library card and you can borrow up to 4 seed packets from either the Shute or Parlin…
Spring Break Fun: Aquarium Offers more Hours, Animal Encounters
Special to the Independent The New England Aquarium is looking forward to welcoming guests during the upcoming April school vacation week with extended hours, exciting animal encounters along the exhibit path, and special educational programming on Massachusetts Right Whale Day,…
News in Brief
TSA Begins REAL ID Full Enforcement on May 7 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide. “Secretary Noem and the Trump administration are enforcing the 2005 REAL ID…
FKO Expands Partnerships with Local Organizations to Enhance Enrichment Opportunities
Special to the Independent For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is strengthening its commitment to high-quality, engaging programming by partnering with local community groups and businesses to bring expanded enrichment opportunities to children. These partnerships made possible through funding from ASOST-S…
Mark the Occasion
Paul Revere’s Ridekicks off Boston 250 this Friday Special to the Indepedent Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston 250, a yearlong commemoration of the city’s role in the American Revolution. The kickoff event, Paul Revere’s Ride, will take place this Friday,…
Happy Passover
Passover, which began at sundown this past Saturday evening and continues for eight days through sundown on this Sunday, celebrates the biblical story of the Exodus, when the Israelites were freed from slavery after the 10th plague on Egypt (each…
Happy Easter
This Sunday is Easter, the holiest and most significant day of Christianity, which marks Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead after his crucifixion two days earlier on Good Friday. Christians believe that Christ died to redeem us from our sins.…