$78.7M pedestrian bridge approved for Everett-Somerville

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MassDOT approves $78.7M Everett-Somerville river bridge

The MassDOT Board of Directors has approved a $78.7 million design-build contract to construct the Mystic River Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge linking Everett and Somerville. The bridge will cross the Mystic River between Draw Seven Park and Gateway Park, closing a key gap in the regional walking and biking network.

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Everett High teams post soccer, cross-country victories

In results reported September 23, Everett High boys soccer recorded wins over Malden and Lawrence, while the boys and girls cross-country teams opened their seasons with two victories apiece.

Everett Independent

Everett basketball players help driver escape traffic

Members of the Everett High boys basketball team pushed a stalled vehicle away from traffic on Revere Beach Parkway and declined a financial reward.

Everett Independent

School Building Committee meets virtually Thursday

The School Building Committee meets Thursday, September 24, from 1–2 p.m. virtually.

City of Everett

Housing and utility assistance office hours return

Walk-in help with housing emergencies, eviction concerns, and utility shutoff notices available Thursday, September 24, from 3–7 p.m. at City Hall, Room 27.

City of Everett

Stop the Stigma recovery event set for Thursday

Stop the Stigma is Thursday, September 24, from 5–7 p.m. at the Everett Recreation Center, featuring live music, lawn games, and pizza.

City of Everett

Waterfront park workshop invites Everett residents' ideas

Community workshop on the proposed Mystic River waterfront park Thursday, September 24, from 6–8 p.m. at the Edward G. Connolly Center.

City of Everett

Library mystery book group discusses The Moonstone

The Murder/Mystery Book Group meets Thursday, September 24, at noon in the Connolly Center Meeting Room to discuss Wilkie Collins’ The Moonstone.

Everett Independent

Short Path Distillery hosts free Thursday trivia

Thursday Trivia at Short Path Distillery, 71 Kelvin St., from 8–10 p.m. Teams of up to six compete for prizes; free admission.

Short Path Distillery

COA schedules Meals and Reels with 'Young Washington'

Council on Aging serves lasagna and salad Thursday, September 24, at 12:30 p.m. at the Connolly Center, followed by the historical docudrama 'Young Washington.'

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Night Shift hosts Thursday evening Shuffle Dating event

Shuffle Dating at Night Shift Brewing's Everett taproom, 87 Santilli Highway, from 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Night Shift Brewing

Parlin Library Gaming Club meets Thursday afternoon

Parlin Memorial Library Gaming Club meets Thursday, September 24, at 3 p.m. in the YA Room for board and video games. Ages 12 and up.

Everett Independent

Park-9 hosts free Thursday pub trivia

Free Small Batch Trivia at Park-9 Dog Bar Thursday, September 24, from 7:30–9:30 p.m., with prizes for top finishers.

Park-9 Dog Bar

Park-9 begins six-week basic dog-training course

A six-week Basic Obedience Group Training Course starts Thursday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Park-9 Dog Bar, covering foundational cues and leash walking.

Park-9 Dog Bar