Monday’s rain may have started to make the huge piles of snow recede but more than 20 residents were on hand last Wednesday night at the joint meeting of the Rules and Ordinances Committee at City Hall to voice their…
Author: Independent Staff
Aldermen Have Unusally Quiet Board Meeting
The Board of Aldermen had a quiet agenda Monday night, so a few moments of joking was probably in order. One item was a new red awning at Santiago’s Barber Shop on Main Street. Alderman Joseph McGonagle asked if the…
Alderman Van Campen Thinking of the Future
I got a call from Alderman Robert Van Campen last week. He wasn’t miffed. That really isn’t his style. However, he wanted to let me know that he remains interested in one day becoming the mayor of this city and…
The New Commercial Water Meter Program Long Overdue
As far back as former Mayor David Ragucci it was one of the city’s best kept secrets that the some of the largest water users in the city were underreporting their water use because of defective water meters or had…
John Tamboli
John Tamboli’s death at 47 is a great loss for his family and friends. He died last week following a valiant battle against cancer. He was a very happy man, who loved his life and family and so to bury…
Duperier, Dowe Compete at All-state Track Meet
Crimson Tide track and field performers Peter Duperier and Dexter Dowe competed against the best of the best Saturday at the 26th annual MIAA Indoor Track and Field All State Championship Meet held Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Track and…
EHS Girls Hoop Team Tops Haverhill
The Everett High girls basketball team concluded the final two weeks of their season with a 38-28 win over Haverhill. The Lady Crimson Tide held a five point lead at the half and never were headed as they utilized a…
Police Briefs 03-02-2011
Monday, February 21 Evaldo DaSilva, 35, 233 Vine St., Everett, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor, leaving the scene of property damage, operation of motor vehicle unlicensed, disorderly person. Tereso Lancerio, 33, 58 Congress St.,…
Obituaries 03-02-2011
Dianne McCabe Food Service Cordinator Dianne M. (Agresti) McCabe, a lifelong resident of Everett, died at home on February 28 surrounded by her loving family. She was 54 years old. Born in Everett, she graduated from Everett High School…
Major Changes Ahead for Water Department – Special to the Independent
With the recent passing of the Water Department Enterprise Fund, Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. is thrilled with the forward momentum surrounding the Water Department. Along with the new accounting mechanism in the department, a pilot program for the new Commercial…