Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 12, 2025 McGonagle delivers Thanksgiving meals with Eliot Center mcGonagle joined the Eliot Family Resource Center to organize Thanksgiving meals Special to The Advocate L ast week State Representative Joe McGonagle joined the Eliot Family Resource Center (FRC) in donating, organizing and delivering Thanksgiving meals for Everett families. McGonagle, along with FRC director Liliana Patino and her team, as well as several other volunteers, rounded up turkeys, pies and classic Thanksgiving sides to be distributed to families in need in the community. “This is one of my favorite traditions,” said McGonagle. “My parents instilled in me the importance of giving back, especially around the holidays. You can’t fix everything, but you can give a decent meal and a friendly face. I love the collaboration of this event, led by Liliana Patino. We were also joined by Mrs. Jeanette Velez of Everett Public Schools and Officer Sandra Rivas of the Everett Police Department. I’d also like to thank my legislative aide, Narlie Monteiro, for tagging along and helping out. In this community, we look out for and take care of each other.” Sen. DiDomenico celebrates Italian culture with Consul General of Italy State Senator Sal DiDomenico speaks alongside the Consul General of Italy in Boston, Arnaldo Minuti, at the celebration. (Courtesy photo) State Senator Sal DiDomenico with the Consul General of Italy in Boston (middle). (Courtesy photo) Special to The Advocate S tate Senator Sal DiDomenico recently spent an evening with the Consul General of Italy in Boston, Arnaldo Minuti, and friends celebrating Italian cuisine and its ongoing path towards recognition as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The group enjoyed a specially curated menu — designed by Chef Ambassador Mario Marini and inspired by the principles of sustainability and biodiversity — that explored the values, identity and benefits that define Italy’s culinary tradition. “What an honor and privilege to celebrate my Italian heritage with the Consulate General of Italy in Boston and the Chef Ambassador,” said Sen. DiDomenico. “I am extremely proud of my roots, and it was great to take part in this celebration of Italian culture with community leaders from throughout Greater Boston.”
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