Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass legislation to make early education and care more accessible and affordable for families across Massachusetts. DiDomenico has championed significant investments in early education…
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EBNHC Appoints Gioioso as Vice President of Campus Operations
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), soon to be NeighborHealth, announced the appointment of John Gioioso, CFM, MCR as Vice President of Campus Operations. Bringing with him over 30 years of experience in the healthcare and financial asset management sectors, Gioioso…
City of Everett Opens Journey of Champions Exhibit at Parlin Library
The City of Everett was recently joined by elected officials and members of the community to unveil the Journey of Champions exhibit in celebration of Black History Month at the Parlin Library. The exhibit, curated by the City of Everett’s…
Garcia Garners Support for Health Equity Bill
Special to the Independent State Representative Judith Garcia of Chelsea delivered a compelling address in support of her bill “An Act to Advance Health Equity” at the legislative briefing.. In front of a crowded room, Rep. Garcia spoke about the…
DiDomenico Hosts Briefing With Students To Advocate for Safe and Supportive Schools
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…
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…