Author: Independent Staff
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Colantuoni Celebrates One Year Free of Cancer with Car Parade
On Saturday, City Councilor, and candidate for State Representative, Michael McLaughlin and Patti Frati were invited to take part with about 40 friends and family members of Kim Colantuoni of Everett. Kim’s daughter, Gianna, worked tirelessly and quietly behind the…
Exelon Honors Two Everett High Science Enthusiasts with $5,000 Scholarships
Exelon Generation, owner of the Everett LNG Facility and Mystic Generating Station, has awarded $5,000 scholarships to two Everett High School seniors, Victoria Chaparro and Daniella Alvarez, who will be pursuing careers in science. A committee of Exelon employee volunteers evaluated scholarship applications based…
Connolly Center Community Loses Dear Friend in Paul Russo
Paul Russo was a staple at the Connolly Center for two or more decades. Few City events went off without him being present, helping to set up and volunteering to break down the equipment. Few will forget his laughter, with…
For Kids Only Afterschool Delivers Snack Packs to Children in Need
Beginning, Tuesday, May 19, For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) began providing the City of Everett with snack packs to be distributed to children in need in the City of Everett. “I want to thank the For Kids Only Afterschool Program…
EHS Seniors Reflect on Lost Season and What Sports Has Meant to Them
The senior season for any high school athlete always is highly-anticipated. The seniors typically are at the height of their physical and athletic abilities. In addition, as seniors, they will have the opportunity to be leaders for their younger teammates.…
House Passes Technology Investment Bill; McGonagle Secures $1,550,000 for Everett
Rep. Joseph McGonagle and his colleagues in the House of Representatives passed legislation in their third remote formal session that would invest up to $1.63 billion in the governmental infrastructure of the Commonwealth. The legislation, An Act financing the general…
DiDomenico and McGonagle Announce Bill to Provide Relief and Improve Access to Unemployment Benefits
Senator Sal DiDomenico and Representative Joseph McGonagle joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a bill that will provide additional Unemployment Insurance (UI) relief to low-income families, non-profit institutions and employers. The legislation now moves on to the…
Everett Youth Group Wins Peer Outreach Award at Virtual Kick Butts Day
This year, the annual Kick Butts Day event at the Massachusetts State House could not take place. However, youth from The 84 Movement still wanted an event to celebrate their efforts to reduce the influence of the tobacco and vaping…