Kraft Family Unveils Plans for New Soccer Stadium at Everett Meeting
By Cary Shuman New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft and Team President Jonathan Kraft oversee the NFL’s most successful franchise, winning six Super Bowl championships and bringing countless memories to the team’s fans across the six-state region and beyond. The…
Garcia Closes Out House Budget Debate, Champions Immigration Legal Assistance Fund in FY26 State Budget
Special to the Independent Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) delivered her inaugural speech on the floor of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in support of the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget, with a special emphasis on the creation of a statewide…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club Parlin Fresco Room. Tuesday, May 13th at 7pm. Come chit chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting, or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for…
News in Brief
DeMaria Seeks Volunteers to Help Place U.S. Flags on Graves of Veterans Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett has planned three days to place U.S. flags on the graves of veterans at Glenwood and…
Everett Democrats to hold Caucus May 10
The Everett Democratic City Committee is pleased to announce that they will hold its Annual Caucus on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Connolly Center, 90 Chelsea St in Everett. Registration will open at 9:30 am and close promptly at…
DiDomenico Supports $55.5M State Funding for Food Banks
Special to the Independent The state’s four food banks (The Greater Boston Food Bank, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, The Merrimack Valley Food Bank, and The Worcester County Food Bank) gathered for a speaking program and advocacy day around…
DeMaria Accepts $5,000 Donation to Fire Victims Fund from Everett Firefighters Union Local 143
Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently accepted a $5,000 donation to the Everett Fire Victims Fund from the IAFF Local 143 Everett Firefighters Union at City Hall. Each year, the Everett Firefighters Union raises funds through an annual softball tournament featuring local…
DeMaria Congratulates City Employee on Becoming U.S. Citizen
Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently congratulated Asmira Mekic, who works in the City of Everett’s Facilities Maintenance Department, on becoming a United States citizen. After waiting 14 years to be given the proper clearance, Mekic arrived to the United States from…
DeMaria Gathers Feedback from Residents on Community Benefits Agreement for Potential Stadium Project
On Wednesday, April 30, the City of Everett hosted a community meeting at the Edward G. Connolly Center to gather feedback from residents regarding what they would like to see in the community benefits agreement from the potential stadium project.…
Rev. Dr. Paul Daniel Sr. Awarded Honorary Doctorates
Special to the Independent Last month, Rev. Dr. Paul. Daniel Sr. was awarded honorary doctorates in Theology and Divinity from 20 universities in Haiti, recognizing his profound impact on faith and community. In response to this great honor, his church…
The U.S. Today: From Brain Gain to Brain Drain
The founders of the greatest American companies (at least as measured by their stock-market caps) are Bill Gates of Microsoft, Jensen Huang of Nvidia, Elon Musk of Tesla and Space X, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta (Facebook), the late Steve Jobs…