By Cary Shuman By the late summer, it became the most watched and most exciting mayoral race in Massachusetts, catching the full attention of the Boston media and area political observers. Ward 5 Councilor Robert Van Campen experienced the media…
Month: November 2025
Water Authority Board Tables Vote on Proposal to Dump Sewage in Charles River Forever
Following a wave of public outrage over the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s (MWRA) recently-proposed plan to allow for sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles River forever, the MWRA Board of Directors has tabled a scheduled vote on…
Annual J. Barry Dwyer 5K Turkey Trot is Set for Chelsea Stadium Saturday
Staff Report The 11th annual J. Barry Dwyer Turkey Trot is set for this Saturday, November 22, at 10 AM at Chelsea Stadium. The trot promises to be a fun event for persons of all ages and abilities, featuring a…
News in Brief
The Mayflower Sails into the Shute Library Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the Shute Memorial Library will welcome Carole Finn-Weidman for a special show about the Mayflower at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24. Recommended for children…
NeighborHealth and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Partner to Expand Cancer Care Access for Under-served Communities
Special to the Independent NeighborHealth announced today the launch of a new partnership with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, bringing world-renowned cancer expertise directly to NeighborHealth patients to help close persistent gaps in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The partnership will help reduce…
NSMT Presents the 36th Anniversary Production of ‘A Christmas Carol – A Musical Ghost Story’
Special to the Independent The Holiday Season will light up once again when Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents the area’s most beloved production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL for its 36th Anniversary production from Thursday, December 4 through…
Lyric Stage Boston Presents ‘A Sherlock Carol’
Special to the Independent Extra dashes of laughter and intrigue make A Sherlock Carol a cozy cup of yuletide cheer and the perfect holiday treat for all. Under the direction of Ilyse Robbins, the tales of Sherlock Holmes and A…
Young Men are Paying the Price for Casinos on Our Cell Phones
The evidence is clear that the rush by many state legislatures, including Massachusetts, to buy into the sports-gambling craze has had a hugely negative impact upon one group in particular — young men. When the Supreme Court struck down the…
A Victory for Marriage Equality
Advocates of marriage equality breathed a sigh of relief last week when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to take up a request that it consider overturning its 2015 landmark decision, Obergefell v. Hodges, in which the court ruled that the…
Malden Catholic Football Program Soars to New Heights
Everett’s Joe Gaff leads Lancers to Final Four By Cary Shuman The Malden Catholic High School football team continued its magical post-season journey, upsetting No. 4 seed Hingham, 27-13, last Friday to advance to the MIAA Division 3 Final Four.…