When Holly Garcia was younger and cheered for Everett Pop Warner, the yearly task of getting money to go to national competitions always involved going to businesses for donations or going ‘canning’ around the city. It was hard work, and…
Month: July 2019
Tickets on Sale for Second Murphys Boxing Event at Encore
Tickets are now on sale for Encore Boston Harbor’s second Murphys Boxing championship match on Friday, August 23, at the newly opened $2.6 billion resort. The second match is subsequent to a sold-out event on Friday, July 12, which saw more than 2,300…
State Legislature Passes Balanced Budget With Targeted Investments in Housing
Last week Rep. Joe McGonagle along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature announced that they passed its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget, which invests in programs and services across the Commonwealth. Funded at $43.1 billion, this budget makes major investments…
JCCHCE to Celebrate 25th Year Gala Oct. 25
The Joint Committee for Children’s Health Care in Everett (JCCHCE) announced that a special anniversary gala will be held to celebrate the organizations 25th year anniversary. Formed in 1994, the JCCHCE has dedicated its services to 225,000 people in need…
Summer Sun Safety Tips for Seniors
Summer is a time for enjoying the great outdoors! Unfortunately, the summer sunshine, UV rays and heat also can bring a few dangers, especially for seniors, including sunburn, eye damage, dehydration, heat exhaustion and more. Below is a list of…
Gov. Baker’s Bold Transportation Proposal
We were talking the other day with a young man who has been a teacher at Chelsea High School for the past couple of years. During our discussion, we were surprised to learn that he lives on the South Shore…
Obituaries 07-31-2019
Michael Annese Jr. Of Everett Michael Annese Jr. of Everett died on July 24. He was the son of the late Michael and Josephine (Cassara), brother of Patricia Forgione of Lynnfield and the late, Beverly He is also survived by…
A Home Run at Little League Car Wash
Political Shocker : Councilor John Leo McKinnon to Retire
In an exclusive interview with Independent, Ward 4 City Councilor John Leo McKinnon announced that, following almost two decades of uninterrupted service, he will not be seeking reelection in the fall. Friday was the last day by which councilors could…
Encore, City Readying Park at GE Site for this Summer
The response from most people who have gone down to the former GE site on Air Force Road to see the new playing fields and park that are nearly completed is: Is that the new Stadium? No, in fact, it’s…