By Seth Daniel It took 76 years, but the dogged efforts of the U.S. Navy and advances in DNA techniques have allowed Everett Navy Radioman 3rd Class Howard Bean to rest in peace. After dying at the age of 27…
Author: Independent Staff
News Briefs
Council amends zoning code, bans marijuana shops The Everett City Council on Monday took advantage of a provision in the state law creating legalized marijuana shops in Massachusetts and voted to ban the establishment of such enterprises within the city…
Everett Wins Grant for Pilot Bus Rapid Transit Features in 2018
By Seth Daniel Everett has taken the initiative to be on the cutting edge of transforming its public transportation system, according to one influential Boston foundation, and for that they were one of four Greater Boston Communities awarded with a…
Massachusetts RMV Takes Steps to Make More Customers Eligible for Online Transactions
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is taking steps to allow more customers the opportunity to renew a driver’s license or ID card online. The RMV has extended the length of time a customer can use a license photo…
Police Briefs 12-13-2017
Police Log Friday, 11/10 Edward Madden, 30, 19 Hosmer St., Everett, was arrested for using false name and being fugitive from justice. Saturday, 11/11 Edwin Davilla, 42, 169 Elm St., Everett, was arrested for unlicensed operation of motor vehicle and…
Confusion Shouldn’t Stop Patients from Buying Health Insurance
By Janet Trautwein This year’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment period started November 1. Millions of Americans will soon visit HealthCare.gov or the online insurance exchange run by their state to shop for 2018 health plans. Many will be confused…
Happy Hanukkah
We want to wish our many friends in the Jewish community a Happy Hanukkah. The celebration began Tuesday night and continues for eight days. On each night of Hanukkah, a special blessing is said during the lighting of the candles…
Doing Their Part
The East Boston Savings Bank held its annual holiday auction and raised more than $75,000 to help local organizations carry out their missions. Needless to say, the social problems that many non-profits are trying to combat are just constantly increasing,…
Thank You, Coach DiBiaso
When Supt. of Schools Frederick Foresteire calls John DiBiaso “the greatest coach in Massachusetts high school football history,” it’s hard to comprehend the magnitude of that statement. When you think of the more than 150 years of football in Massachusetts…
Sports 12-13-2017
EHS Roundup EHS track teams get season underway The Everett High boys and girls indoor track teams got the new season underway last week, taking on Peabody in a meet held at the Swampscott High fieldhouse. Aidan Salih and Harchdy…