Special to the Independent Recently, Senator DiDomenico and his staff were recognized for their leadership in passing legislation for Universal School Meals throughout the Commonwealth with Congressman Jim McGovern and Rep. Andy Vargas at Fenway Park. This academic year, Massachusetts…
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DiDomenico Secures Funding for Diabetes Medical Supplies in Pact Act 3.0
Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass the bipartisan Act Relative to Pharmaceutical Access, Costs, and Transparency, (PACT) otherwise known as the PACT Act 3.0. The legislation would make urgent and much-needed…
PCSSI Students Hold Food Drive
Special to the Independent This month, students at Pioneer Charter School I (PCSSI) Lower School in Everett held a food drive to benefit Project SOUP, a food pantry and soup kitchen in Somerville. Starting November 1st, students and their families…
National Parks of Boston Hosts Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in Charlestown Navy Yard on Dec. 7
Special to the Independent The National Parks of Boston will host a gathering of remembrance at the USS Constitution Museum followed by a wreath-laying ceremony on the World War II-era destroyer USS Cassin Young to remember and honor those who…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
12/4/23 – 12/9/23 Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club Parlin Fireplace Room. Tuesday, December 5th at 7pm. Come chit chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting, or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the…
EBNHC Gives Away Thanksgiving Turkeys
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), the largest community-based primary care health system in Massachusetts celebrated Thanksgiving by handing out 300 turkeys to community members ahead of the holiday weekend. Recognizing the crucial piece nutrition plays in patient health, EBNHC…
Everett Citizens Foundation Presents $150,000 Worth of Grants to 26 Local Organizations
Special to the Independent The Everett Citizens Foundation hosted the Year 5, Round 1 Grant Distribution event on Monday, November 20, in the City Council Chambers at Everett City Hall to award $150,000 to 26 local organizations. This was the…
DiDomenico Secures Funding for New Everett High School Music Program Truck
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico secured funding in the state budget so that the Everett High School Music Program could purchase a brand-new truck for their competitions. The school’s marching band, percussion ensemble, and color guard will use…
Everett Pro Soccer Stadium Project Moves to Committee
Sen. Sal DiDomenico said a proposal for the building of a professional soccer stadium and waterfront park on a parcel of land across Route 99 from Encore Boston Harbor, is now in a Senate and House conference committee. The Senate…