Everett Community Growers (ECG) has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the…
The Everett Police Department has earned Certification from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC), marking a significant milestone in the department’s ongoing commitment to professionalism, accountability, and excellence in law enforcement. Certification is the first of two levels in MPAC’s…
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the City of Everett welcomed students from Everett High School to City Hall for its first Student Government Day in almost ten years. Sophomores and juniors began the day by hearing from local and state…
By Mayor Robert Van Campen Over 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…
Juneteenth, which has been a national holiday since 2021, marks the day when the Union Army entered the city of Galveston on June 19, 1865, and formally freed those who still were being enslaved in Texas. As the Union Army…
The Everett Public Libraries officially launched their 2026 Summer Reading Challenge with a community kick-off celebration on Saturday, June 13, welcoming residents of all ages for an afternoon of reading, learning, and family fun. The event brought together children, teens,…
Around 3,000 residents and visitors packed Rivergreen Park on Saturday, June 13, for Everett Fan Fest, the City’s FIFA World Cup watch party, transforming the waterfront into a sea of green, yellow, red, and white as fans gathered to watch…
The Everett Citizens Foundation (ECF) awarded a total of $114,425 in grants to twenty local organizations during its Year 7, Round 2 distribution event on Wednesday, June 10 at Encore Boston Harbor. The ECF was established through the City of…
Rep. Joe McGonagle was thrilled to nominate Vietnam War veteran Ronnie Senna for recognition at the 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Day held at the State House. Senna was among 138 honorees who received a citation and challenge coin from Governor…
On Sunday, June 14, the City of Everett joined the Everett Fire Department and the Everett Fireman’s Relief Association for the annual Everett Firefighters Memorial, honoring firefighters who have passed away and recognizing their service and sacrifice. The Everett Fireman’s…
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) presented its Gold Awards, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, during a recent event. The Girl Scout Gold Award recognizes girls who identify a community need, develop a sustainable solution, and demonstrate exceptional…
