Special to the Independent Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico hosted a briefing for students from across the state and welcomed them to the State House to discuss the importance of Safe and Supportive Schools. At the briefing, middle and high…
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Everett First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program Established
Everett Affordable Housing Coordinator Zerina Gace presented the specifics of the Everett First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Following her informative remarks, the Council unanimously approved to accept and expend a state grant of…
EBNHC Looking Ahead With Excitement, Optimism
After a major announcement last week that East Boston Neighborhood Health Center will rebrand its health system as NeighborHealth, President and CEO Greg Wilmot said he is looking ahead with excitement and optimism about the future. EBNHC currently operates nearly…
Everett, Revere, Chelsea, Winthrop Join Regional Homelessness Program
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…
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…
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…