In 1782, the then-Congress of the United States approved the Latin phrase, “E pluribus unum,” — “Out of many, one” — for the Great Seal of the United States. The phrase since that time has been attached to many of…
Month: October 2022
Obituaries 10-20-2022
Martin Rosario-Lopez November 23, 1944- October 12, 2022 Martin Rosario-Lopez, 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 12 at the CHA-Everett Hospital after a sudden decline of health. Born and raised in Higuey, Dominican Republic, he was one of nine children born…
Congratulations, Police Chief Houghton
Roseann Bongiovanni Meets President Joe Biden
ZBA Approves TND Cottage Street Proposal
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved special permits and variances for a proposed 66-unit affordable housing development at 170 Cottage St. at its Tuesday night meeting. The Neighborhood Developers is looking to begin construction on the project in spring of…
Traffic Commission Considers Fremont Street Parking Issues
The city could be looking into making Fremont Street one-way, as well as reconstructing sidewalks on the street, as a way to ease parking woes on the road. The issue came before the city’s Traffic and Parking Commission last week…
Community Development Requests Peak Travel Lane on Everett Avenue
The city’s Department of Housing and Community Development is looking to ease traffic congestion on Everett Avenue by opening a second vehicular traffic lane on the street during weekday mornings. Last week, the Traffic and Parking Commission voted to send…
DiDomenico Joins the GBFB Panel Discussion on Hunger and Health
Special to the Independent In a follow up to the historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, Senator DiDomenico joined a panel discussion hosted by The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England,…
News in Brief
MassDEP Regulation Changes Start Nov 1 MassDEP is implementing new solid waste regulations starting Nov 1. Mattresses (including box springs) and textiles (clothing, bedding, towels, shoes, etc.) are no longer able to be disposed of in incinerators or landfills. Instead…
Golden Cannoli Announces Partnership With Williams Sonoma, Inc.
Special to the Record Golden Cannoli, the largest manufacturer of cannoli shells, cannoli chips and cannoli cream filling in the United States, is proud to announce a new partnership with Williams Sonoma, Inc., one of the largest multi-channel specialty retailers…