Special to the Independent Mayor Robert J. Van Campen has announced the appointment of Paul Landry as Interim Director of Veterans Services for the City of Everett. The appointment reflects Mayor Van Campen’s continued commitment to building an experienced, transparent…
Governor Healey Takes Action to Cut Concert, Sports Ticket Resale and Fees
Special to the Independent Governor Maura Healey today announced that she will file An Act Relative to Closing the Great Divide between Ticket Prices and Affordability, or The Great Divide Act, to lower sports and concert ticket resale prices and…
Van Campen Encourages Families to Take Advantage of Free Summer Meals for Everett Youth
Special to the Independent Mayor Robert J. Van Campen is encouraging Everett families to take advantage of the Summer Eats Program, which provides free, nutritious meals to all children and teens ages 18 and under throughout the summer. The program,…
Where is Teddy Roosevelt When We Need Him?
The constant cacophony of bumbling babbling from our leaders in Washington these days with regard to the ongoing conflict with Iran brings to mind the wisdom of former President Theodore Roosevelt. On September 1, 1901 — just two weeks before…
Guest Op-Ed: Massachusetts’ New Energy Rules will Recognize What Frontline Communities have Long Known
By Roseann Bongiovanni For over ten years, East Boston fought an Eversource substation proposed across from a children’s playground, beside Logan’s jet fuel tanks, on a flood-prone shoreline along Chelsea Creek. Despite overwhelming public opposition, the state approved the facility.…
The Ships Arrived in A Parade of Sails
Ships from around the world tied up in Charlestown, Downtown, and across Boston’s Seaport. Following the Meet Boston Parade of Sail on July 11, ships were led to the berths where they were based.
Governor Signs DiDomenico’s Early Literacy Bill into Law
Special to the Independent Governor Maura Healey signed Senator Sal DiDomenico’s landmark literacy legislation into law this past week. This new law will transform how the Commonwealth teaches children to read to ensure every student learns this essential skill. This bill…
Garcia Secures $1.25 million for Everett and Chelsea in Economic Development
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a $561 million bond bill that strengthens key innovation sectors, supports small businesses, expands housing opportunities, and positions the Commonwealth for long-term economic growth and competitiveness. The legislation makes targeted…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Around Everett Books and Brews, Short Path Distillery (71 Kelvin St). Saturday, July 25th at 1pm. The Everett Public Libraries is partnering with Night Shift Brewing and Short Path Distillery to discuss good books over good brews with great company!…
Sports Community Fondly Remembers Legendary Sports Writer Danny Ventura, 66
By Cary Shuman Everett coaches and the entire Massachusetts sports community are paying tribute to Donato “Danny” Ventura, the legendary Boston Herald sportswriter who died on July 7, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 66. Mr. Ventura,…
DiDomenico and Colleagues Crack Down on Big Social Media Companies
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate stood up to big social media companies by passing legislation that reins in how their platforms’ most addictive features target young people. The bill cracks down…
McGonagle Nominates Elvira Pinjic for 2026 Commonwealth Heroine
Rep. Joe McGonagle is pleased to announce that Elvira Pinjic of the Joint Committee for Children’s Healthcare Everett (JCCHE) was honored as a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine. Each year, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) partners with state…