Senator Sal DiDomenico recently met with 1199 SEIU members from his district in his Senate office. DiDomenico is a longtime supporter SEIU workers and will always support their efforts to secure higher wages, better benefits, and expanded employment protections. “I…
Councilor Garcia Attends Lynn Democratic City Committee Event
DeMaria Expands Access to First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
Special to the Independent More families and individuals will now have the opportunity to achieve the dream of homeownership in Everett. Mayor Carlo DeMaria is proud to announce significant updates to the city’s First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, which now offers…
DiDomenico Secures $400,000 for Pediatric Palliative Care for Children
Special to the Independent Senator DiDomenico successfully pushed through an amendment in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for an additional $400,000 in funding for the Pediatric Palliative Care program. The state’s Pediatric Palliative Care Network (PPCN) provides invaluable comprehensive care…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Around Everett Mindful Miles, Shute Front Door, Saturday, July 26th at 8 AM. Join us for Mindful Miles, – a relaxing morning walk starting from the Shute Memorial Library to multiple laps around Glendale Park. Books and Brews, The Well…
Campaign Season has Begun as Nomination Papers Deadline Nears
With the deadline next week for the submission of nomination papers to qualify for the 2025 municipal election, candidates have begun their campaigns in ward and citywide races for office. Following is the list of candidates who have pulled nomination…
Supporters Pack the Kowloon for DiDomenico’s Annual Birthday Fundraiser
Sen. Sal DiDomenico jested in his opening greeting that 21 years ago as he made his first run for Everett City Council, “No one knew how to say my name at all.” To borrow a phrase from the famous TV…
The Everett Public Libraries: 2025 So Far
It has been a busy 2025 at the Everett Public Libraries! From programs to reading challenges to expanded collections, there is always something going on at the library. With so much to cover, we reached out to some of the…
DiDomenico Supports Girls’ Physical, Mental Health with $50,000 for Girls on the Run Greater Boston
Girls on the Run (GOTR) Greater Boston is thanking State Senator Sal DiDomenico of Everett, who secured $50,000 in the state’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget to support social-emotional learning and empowerment programming for girls in grades 3-8 in his Middlesex…
Teamsters Local 25 Awards College Scholarships
Sarah Tiberii Teamsters Local 25 gave college scholarships worth a combined $78,000 to 39 high school students during its recent membership meeting, awards that the Local’s president called an investment in the “next generation.” The scholarships were presented at a…
“Look at Them Go, 10 in a Row!”
A few weeks back, we basically wrote off the Red Sox, who appeared destined for yet another last-place finish in the American League East. At the time, we paraphrased a line from the 1967 Impossible Dream record: “When April’s high…
Mark Your Calendars for the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival July 25-27
We are writing to give our readers the advance heads-up that this year’s Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival runs from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. The annual Sand Sculpting Festival, now in its 21st year under the…