By Seth Daniel Today, as the Haitian flag is lifted over City Hall for the first time ever, it will be more than a gesture of inclusivity for those in the Haitian community, but a sign that one of the…
Author: Independent Staff
Police Briefs 05-18-2016
Everett Police Log Tuesday, 4/12 Jacquelyn Chenard, 36, 282 Linden St., Needham, was arrested for two warrants and engaging in sex for a fee. Nahom D. Haile, 27, 8 Bradford Terr., Everett, was arrested for operating under the influence of…
Letters to the Editor
A special thanks From Bike to the Sea to the City of Everett Bike to the Sea Inc. would like to give a special thanks to the city of Everett for the incredible job and team effort that made the…
A Great Cause
Under beautiful skies, the Wounded Vet Ride with more than 6,000 motorcycles participating went through parts of our community last weekend. The Ride helped raise funds for four local veterans who were wounded in combat overseas. The idea of the…
Sports 05-18-2016
EHS Roundup Showdown for GBL baseball title today All the marbles will be on the line today (Wednesday) when the Everett High baseball team meets Medford for the undisputed championship of the Greater Boston League. The first pitch at the Mustangs’ Playstead…
Obituaries 05-18 -2016
Victor Restaino Commander of DAV Chapter 51 and Long Time Holy Name Society member Victor R. Restaino of Saugus, formerly of Everett and Revere, died after a brief illness on May 13. He was 96 years old. Victor was a…
Back Safely
A pickoff throw took the Malden first baseman off the bag and Everett High baseball player Brian Bessler dives back to first base safely on Monday night, May 9, in Glendale Park. The Crimson Tide improved to 3-1 in the…
Podcar:Local Engineer Develops New Transit System
By Seth Daniel It’s one part roller coaster, one part Star Trek, and another part innovative, and it could be the answer to Everett’s transportation woes. Mike Stanley of Allston has proposed to Everett that it look into the idea…
Farming is About to Grow in Everett
By Seth Daniel The Everett Community Farm is just weeks away from becoming a reality at the head of the Northern Strand Trail on West Street. This week, tons of debris has been removed from the area and the City…
Huge Step Forward:Wynn Boston Harbor Presents a $5 Million Check to City of Everett
By Seth Daniel All of the dreams of a Wynn casino in Everett – as improbable as that would have seemed just three years ago – took a huge step forward last Friday morning when the City issued a building…