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…
Month: November 2023
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…
Remember Those Who Are Less Fortunate This Holiday Season
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. With Christmas fast approaching, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls or on-line…
Pop Warner Team’s Success Rekindles Great Memories for Assistant Coach Joe D’Onofrio
November has been a memorable month for former Everett High School and Anna Maria College football star Joe D’Onofrio. D’Onofrio was elected to the Everett School Committee Nov. 7, proudly following in the footsteps of his father, Bernie D’Onofrio, who…
Zamor, Lackland Help Everett High Football Roll Past St. Mary’s in Thanksgiving Game
The Everett High football team made an emphatic statement on Thanksgiving eve, beating a very good St. Mary’s team, 56-28, at Everett Memorial Stadium. Seniors Christian Zamor and Damian Lackland, playing their final games for the Crimson Tide, led the…
Mike D’Itria Begins Tenure As Head Basketball Coach at Pioneer Charter
Mike D’Itria enjoyed a tremendous run of basketball achievement at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn. He was an assistant coach of a state championship boys team, and as a proud father, he and his wife, Tami, had the opportunity…
Obituaries 11-29-2023
Anthony “Red” Morelli, Sr. Church Organist and Retired Letter Carrier Anthony G. “Red” Morelli Sr. of Everett entered into eternal rest on Thanksgiving morning, November 23 in the Oosterman’s Rest Home in Melrose. He was 94 years old. Red was…
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…