Special to the Independent For the first time, eight communities north of Boston will launch a joint program to provide supportive services and outreach to those who are homeless, at-risk of becoming homeless, or fleeing domestic violence. The new program…
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Biden, Trump Top ballot in Everett
By Adam Swift There were few surprises in the Everett results for last week’s presidential primary. The Everett vote totals closely mirrored those across the state, and the nation so far, with President Joe Biden topping the Democratic primary ballot…
The Verdict Is In: We Are Eating Ourselves to Death
Most Americans by now are aware that we are among the most overweight people on earth: 40 percent of us are obese and another 32 percent are overweight, which means that a total of 72 percent of Americans — that’s almost 3 of every 4 among…
Vision, Mission, and Accomplishment: EHS Holds VOG Recognition Awards Ceremony
Special to the Independent Everett High School hosted the second installment in its year-long Vision of the Graduate (VOG) Recognition Awards program, which directly connects to the efforts undertaken during the recently completed accreditation process. Thirteen (13) Everett High School…
DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Kickoff Roast This Friday, March 8
Special to the Independent The top elected officials in Massachusetts will join host State Senator Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) at the head table for the Annual DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Friday, March 8 beginning at 6:30pm at the…
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to Rebrand as NeighborHealth
Special to the Independent During an announcement to its nearly 2,000 employees, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) outlined plans to rebrand its health system, which serves more than 120,000 people and has an operating budget of $270 million. The…
DeMaria Opposes the V10 Development Project
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria said he stands in opposition to the construction of a 591-unit housing development on the Everett site of a former General Electric factory. V10 Development is proposing the development, known as the The…
DiDomenico Bills Advance Through Key Legislative Committees
Special to the Record This month, almost every bill in the State Legislature received a favorable or unfavorable determination from their committee. Due to advocacy from Senator Sal DiDomenico and countless coalition advocates, many of the Senator’s legislative priorities advanced…
News Briefs
Council on Aging Announces Road Trip for Older Adults Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett’s Council on Aging is hosting the first day trip for older adults in the new year. On Thursday, April 18, at…
Rep. McGonagle Announces for Re-Election
Rep. Joe McGonagle has announced he will be seeking re-election for seat in the House of Representatives for the 28th Middlesex District. He will be seeking a seat for his sixth term in State office after previously holding positions within…