Month: December 2022
A Winning Image
Katy Rogers receives photography award from East Cambridge Savings Bank Everett photographer Katy Rogers will have one of her photographs featured in the 2023 East Cambridge Savings Bank calendar. Rogers received the new calendar at an awards recognition ceremony Dec.…
Parking Enforcement Officer Saves Families from House Fire
Special to the Independent On Thursday morning, Dec. 22, Parking Enforcement Officer for the City of Everett Brian Gianelli prevented tragedy at a 2-alarm fire at a multi-unit residence on Vine Street. While he was doing his overnight shift, Gianelli…
Nine-year old Darius Noonan of Everett Pays it forward to Help other Foster Kids
Special to the Independent Nine-year old Darius Noonan has a new adventure. He wants to pay it forward to help other foster children in Massachusetts. Darius was adopted from foster care by Everett’s DPW Operations Manager, Kevin Noonan and his…
DeMaria Thanks all who Contributed to the Toy Drive
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria would like to recognize and thank everyone who took part in the City of Everett’s Annual Toy Drive and Holiday Assistance Program. Each year for the past 15 years, the City accepts donations…
Baker Signs Executive Order to Establish Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team
Governor Charlie Baker signed an executive order to establish the Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team (MA-CIRT). Led by the Secretary of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS), MA-CIRT is established with the mission of enhancing the Commonwealth’s ability to…
Sumner Tunnel Open This Holiday Weekend
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the Sumner Tunnel will be open during the weekend of Friday, December 30, to accommodate the expected high volume of holiday vehicular traffic. Scheduled weekend closures as part of Phase 1 of…
News in Brief
Fuel Assistance Benefit Levels Increased to $2,200 At the urging of ABCD and other Community Action Agencies, more LIHEAP funding is now available to people in need this winter. The maximum benefit level has been increased to $2,200, from $1,600 which…
DiDomenico named Caucus Co-Chair and is a host of Ending Hunger forum
Senator DiDomenico joined his Food System Caucus (FSC) Co-Chairs in hosting a forum and strategy session about how Massachusetts can end hunger and tackle diet-related diseases this decade. Co-Chairs, other elected officials, and advocates also discussed takeaways from the momentous…
Former Councilor DiPierro earns DEI certificate
Former Ward 3 City Councilor Anthony DiPierro has announced that he has completed a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion certificate program through Suffolk University’s Center for Continuing & Professional Education. The 10 week course provided engaging materials to assist with exploration…