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…
Author: Independent Staff
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…
Bicameral Government Could End in 2013 – Charter Review Commission Suggesting Big Changes
The Everett Charter Review Committee is prepared to make some momentous decisions when push comes to shove, according to Charter Review Chairman and former mayor John Hanlon. “We have been working long and hard to make the changes necessary to…
Police Briefs 02-23-2011
Tuesday, February 15 Anthony Batchelder, 43, 279 River St., Cambridge, was arrested for failure to stop for police, operating motor vehicle after license was revoked, possessing burglarious tools, counterfeiting. Wednesday, February 16 Thomas DePaolis, 51, 87 Auburn St., Saugus, was…
Charter Commission Suggestions Take City in Right Direction
The Everett Charter Review Commission is to be complimented for the hard work and hundreds of hours of thoughtfulness and discussion that it has conducted in the name of charter review – which is the ultimate aim of the commission.…