NeighborHealth held its 2026 Art of Health Care event last week. The generosity of area residents and businesses helped make the evening a meaningful celebration of health, healing, and community. President & CEO of NeighborHealth, Jamie Hazard, found the evening…
Summer Eats returns to feed kids and teens across Massachusetts this summer
Summer Eats, the Massachusetts Summer Food Service Program, is kicking off across the Commonwealth this summer, providing free meals to all kids and teens ages 18 and under. In 2025, nearly 3 million meals were served at more than 1,500…
Healey-Driscoll administration launches 2026 Park Passport Challenge
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the return of its Park Passport Challenge, inviting all residents and visitors to explore the state’s parks, forests, playgrounds, watersheds and more through a free statewide scavenger hunt. Participants can…
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office welcomes 18 new correction officers
18 New correction officers formally joined the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office on Friday, May 22, following the completion of 13 weeks of training. A ceremony honoring the graduates of the 54th Basic Training Academy (BTA) was held at historic Winchester Town…
William Thomas “Bill” McGee
Retired Everett Police Sergeant whose legacy will not be forgotten William Thomas “Bill” McGee, a lifelong resident of Everett, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by the love of his family. Bill proudly…
Mass Legislature passes DiDomenico’s bill strengthening early literacy instruction
The Massachusetts Legislature passed Senator Sal N. DiDomenico’s landmark literacy legislation that will transform how the Commonwealth teaches children to read to ensure every student learns this essential skill. As co-chair of the conference committee reconciling the differences between the…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group, Parlin Meeting Room, and Zoom. Monday, June 29th at 6pm. Discuss John Green’s Everything is Tuberculosis. Call Kathleen at (617) 394 2300, or send an email to [email protected], for the Zoom link, or…
Art Lab Everett turns 5!
Art Lab Everett, founded in August 2021, has been dedicated to supporting art education and fostering connections within the community. As they look ahead, the organization aspires to continue fundraising for another five years. To celebrate its achievements over the…
Everett Community Growers Awarded $50,000 Cummings Grant
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…
Everett Police force achieves major state certification milestone
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…
City hosts EHS for Student Government Day
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…
Guest Op-Ed: Building a strong foundation for Everett
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…