Rep. Joe McGonagle toured the Veteran’s Inc. facilities in Shrewsbury and Worcester and discussed problems facing veterans of the Commonwealth. The House Chair of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs was joined by a few of his fellow…
Month: August 2025
MBTA Continues to Make Improvements to Bus and Subway Service
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced improvements this fall to subway and bus schedules, which go into effect on August 24. The MBTA typically adjusts service schedules quarterly to reflect the levels of service being delivered. Among the…
Willcox, Firicano Launch ‘Stay Strong, Stay Focused’ Foundation
Special to the Independent Congratulations to Michael Firicano and Dennis Willox on an incredible kickoff event held July 31 at Kowloon for their new ‘Stay Strong, Stay Focused’ Foundation. It was amazing to see so many familiar faces come out…
Everett Earns 2025 Housing Choice Community Designation
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is proud to announce that the City of Everett has been designated a 2025 Housing Choice Community by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This distinction, awarded by the Healey-Driscoll Administration, recognizes communities making meaningful…
New England Aquarium Returns Six More Rehabilitated Sea Turtles to Waters off Cape Cod
Special top the Independent Six more rehabilitated sea turtles are back in the ocean waters off Cape Cod following the New England Aquarium’s fourth release event of the season. Staff, volunteers, and interns from the Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital in…
Bunker Hill Community College collaborates with Labcorp on new simulation lab
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC), in collaboration with Labcorp, a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, celebrated a new chapter in clinical education with the unveiling of a brand-new simulation lab on its Chelsea campus on May 13.…
Should Drivers Over 80 be Required to Take a Road Test?
We read with great sadness the recent news reports about an 81-year-old man who was arraigned last week on multiple charges connected with the wrong-way crash that killed an 18-year-old boy and injured three other teenage passengers. According to a…
Obituaries 08-06-2025
Joseph McCormack Retired letter carrier Joseph P. McCormack of Everett entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by his loving family. He was 63 years old. Born, raised and…