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See inside for photo highlights.(Courtesy city of Everett) FIFA WORLD CUP | SEE PAGE 6 City hosts Everett High School F. J. LaRovere Insurance Agency, Inc. 492 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-9700 phone 617-387-9702 fax INSURANCE FOR AUTO, HOME, AND BUSINESS We offer very competitive rates, and by representing many different companies we can shop for the best price for our customers. Call us today! Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-2700 phone 617-387-7753 fax Mayor Robert J. Van Campen welcomed Everett High School students participating in Student Government Day to the Mayor’s Offi ce. O n Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the City of Everett welcomed students from Everett High School to City Hall for its fi rst Student Government Day in almost 10 years. 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Everett’s Leah Figueiredo, Domenic Catino, Bokaline Magassouba and Anthony Fontes achieved this recognition. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! ~ OP-ED ~ Building a Strong Foundation for Everett Why Fiscal Discipline, Transparency, and Long-Term Planning Matter. O ver the past several weeks, the City of Everett undertook one of the most important responsibilities in local government: building, reviewing, and approving an annual budget. A city budget is more than a set of numbers. It is a statement of values and priorities. It shows residents how their government plans to fund schools, public safety, public works, infrastructure, neighborhood services, city buildings, financial obligations, and the dayto-day work people expect from City Hall. This year’s process was especially important because it was the first budget proposed by this administration. From the beginning, our goal was straightforward: put forward a budget that is honest about the pressures facing Everett, disciplined about spending, and focused on the City’s long-term stability, and I believe we succeeded in meeting that goal. I want to thank the City www.810bargrille.com Council for the seriousness with which it approached that responsibility. Councilors did not simply receive a document and move on. They examined the proposed budget carefully, asked difficult questions, challenged assumptions, and made their own judgment about what should move forward. That is exactly how local government is supposed to work. The budget ultimately approved by the Council reflects both my administration’s proposal and the Council’s oversight. It maintains core city services, and supports Everett Public Schools, public safety, public works, neighborhood services, and critical infrastructure, while also strengthening the internal systems that allow government to function responsibly: finance, procurement, legal review, planning, transportation, facilities, and community engagement. Those investments are not about growing government. They are about ensuring Everett has the professional capacity to manage an increasingly complex city. Everett is growing. Everett is changing. And Everett has significant opportunities ahead. But growth only benefits residents when it is managed responsibly. That requires stronger financial controls, better planning, disciplined budgeting, clearer accountability, and Robert Van Campen MAYOR a government capable of managing contracts, infrastructure, development, and public resources with the diligence residents deserve. That is the direction of this budget. It is also the direction recognized when S&P Global Ratings assigned Everett an AA+ bond rating with a stable outlook. That is one of the strongest ratings a municipality can receive. 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ECF was established through the City of Everett’s Host Community Agreement with Encore Boston Harbor, which was approved by voters in 2013. The Foundation supports and promotes local groups, associations and programs that advance important city initiatives and directly benT efit Everett residents. “The strength of Everett comes from people who step up to serve their neighbors,” said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “These organizations represent the very best of our comLocal organizations gathered with the Everett Citizens Foundation Directors for a group photo in the Picasso Ballroom at Encore Boston Harbor. munity, and this funding will help them continue providing the programs and services residents need to thrive.” Everett Citizens Foundation Directors presented a grant check to A Better Tomorrow, Inc. during the distribution event at Encore Boston Harbor. 50 Below is a list of the organizations that received community funding grants: 1. A Better Tomorrow, Inc. 2. Adams School PTO 3. Arts for Everett (Art Lab Everett) 4. Cambridge Health Alliance 5. Clean Up Everett 6. Eliot Family Resource Center 7. Everett Arts Association 8. Everett Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Program 9. Everett Crimson Tide Youth Football and Cheer 10. Everett High School 11. Everett High School PTO 12. Everett Police Department (Junior Police Academy) 13. Everett Little League 14. Everett Teachers Association 15. Housing Families, Inc. 16. Joint Committee for Children’s Health Care in Everett 17. Keverian Parent, Family, and Teacher Organization 18. Nick Cerio’s Kenpo Karate & Jiu Jitsu 19. Weigh Better U 20. Zion Human Services Through the community grant program, ECF continues to invest in local organizations that provide educational opportunities, youth programs, health and wellness services, arts and cultural initiatives and other resources that improve quality of life for Everett residents. ׉ 7cassandra://EnzYHWKzCRCqesfK8HOwQkWBoRItq9rmvjl2v0V-I1E:`j4 VTQ%"׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 19, 2026 Page 5 Mayor attends McKinnon’s Customer Appreciation Cookout M ayor Robert J. Van Campen attended McKinnon’s Supermarket’s Customer Appreciation Cookout on Saturday, June 6, joining residents and staff for a community celebration at the longtime Everett business. The event drew a large crowd of customers and community members, highlighting McKinnon’s enduring role as a neighborhood staple. For more than 70 years, McKinnon’s has served Everett families with quality products and dedicated customer service. “It was great to see so many residents come together for this event,” said Mayor Van Campen. “McKinnon’s has been an important part of the Everett community for decades, and I want to thank the Mayor Robert J. Van Campen (left) with McKinnon’s Manager Joe Cucuzza, Nick Penta and staff members during the store’s Customer Appreciation Cookout on June 6, 2026 Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. honors Everett resident with award Special to Th e Advocate G irl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) presented its Gold Awards, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, and one Everett resident was among the recipients. A Girl Scout Gold Award recognizes a girl who identifi es a community need, develops a sustainable solution and demonstrates exceptional leadership through a significant service project. This year Everett’s Evelyn Gayhart earned this prestigious award through a project that is set to create a lasting impact on the local community. Evelyn was upset to learn of the problems caused by bullying and social isolation in schools. She felt the best way to address this issue was to create Buddy Benches: welcoming spaces where students can build friendships and learn about inclusion. She collaborated with community members, businesses and school leaders to fundraise, build and install Buddy Benches at local schools. To accompany the benches, Evelyn developed a curriculum to D R Evelyn Gayhart. (Courtesy photo) teach students and staff about kindness, mindfulness and bullying prevention. Her work inspired students, families and educators to foster a culture of empathy and connection within their communities. Evelyn’s eff orts will be sustained through annual staff-led education using her curriculum, and with continued enjoyment of the Buddy Benches at each school. “By having benches and conversations about how people feel, we can, in turn, be inclusive, inviting, and supportive, and give students confi dence and connection.” SA URD JUN 6–10 P SATURDAY JUN 2 7 6–10 PM GLENDALE PARK 50 Elm St, Everett, MA 02149 FOR MORE INFORMATION: E entire team for their commitment to serving our residents.” Mayor Van Campen recognized Manager Joe Cucuzza, Nick Penta and the McKinnon’s Lawrence A. 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Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping a sea of green, yellow, red and white. Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw. From 4 to 8 p.m., thousands gathered along the waterfront to watch the match on a giant screen, enjoy live entertainment, connect with local organizations and celebrate one of the world’s biggest sporting events together. Every major moment of the match drew cheers from fans throughout the park and helped create an electric atmosphere that lasted all evening. Everett Fan Fest transformed Rivergreen Park into a vibrant community gathering space. Attendees enjoyed music from a live DJ, food and drink vendors, family-friendly activities, giveaways and opportunities to learn about local resources from community organizations. New England Revolution were among the event’s most popular attractions, bringing interactive games, a prize wheel, a photo booth and their mascot, Slyde, who posed for photos, played drums and entertained fans throughout the event. Children and families filled the park, with many young soccer players taking to the open field for their own matches while watching the world’s best athletes compete just steps away. “This was a special day for Everett,” said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “Thousands of people came together to celebrate not only the world’s biggest sporting event, but also the diversity, energy, and community spirit that make our city great. Seeing families, friends, and neighbors from different generations and backgrounds gathering in one place to share this experience was incredible. 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In Support & Appreciation Council on Aging ouncil on Agin SUMMERBASH BBQ THURSDAY JUNE 25 1 PM TO 4 PM TH DA ST FreeFree to attend for Everett residents over 60 siden all the ser end for E er er 6 Call the Connolly Center to reserve your seat: 617-394-2323 onnol en er t r se t: Featuring Alan LaBella 617-3 4-2323 ring Alan LaBel Former Ward Six City Councillors come together during the election cycle and agree on who should continue to be Everett’s State Senator. Former city councillors Alfred Lattanzi and Michael McLaughlin joined eff orts to support Senator DiDomenico during the most recent Bunker Hill Day Parade. “Councilor Lattanzi and I not only join eff orts on the roads of the parade but also in Ward Six where Al is always working to better the neighborhood,” said former Councilor McLaughlin.(Courtesy photo) Featuring Alan LaBella DISCO THEMED! THE CONNOLLY CENTER 90 CHELSEA STREET R 25 customers, friends and supporters who gathered to commemorate ANC’s success and longstanding presence in Everett. Also recognized during the celebration was Steve Cardillo, Morel’s uncle and owner of Cardillo Weightbelts. Following the passing of Morel’s father when he was six years old, Cardillo played an instrumental role in helping raise him and later helped him establish and grow ANC, which also serves as the fl agship showroom for Cardillo Weightbelts. “Reaching 30 years in business is a tremendous accomplishment,” said Mayor Van Campen. “American Nutrition Center has become a fi xture in our community and a business that generations of customers have come to know and trust. 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