Everett, MA
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Oct 8 · City of Everett →
Forum to discuss Everett’s MPO candidacy today
Everett Woman Moved to ICE Custody After Police Arrest, Husband Says
Oct 7 · Boston 25 News →
Mayor, City Officials Tour 125-Home Housing Project at 25 Garvey St.
Oct 7 · Everett Independent →
Healey declares energy emergency at Everett's Connolly Center
Oct 6 · The Boston Globe →
Planning Board meets at City Hall tonight
Oct 5 · City of Everett →
No trash or yard waste pickup Monday, Oct. 12
Oct 5 · City of Everett →
Everett Docklands Plans Propose 106-Acre Mixed-Use District
Oct 4 · Advocate News →
Planning Board meets Monday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m.
Oct 4 · City of Everett →
Everett launches school-zone safety initiative as crashes rise
The City of Everett, Everett Public Schools, AAA Northeast and MassDOT launched a “School's Open, Drive Carefully” initiative on September 30. Preliminary data cited by officials show crashes in Everett rose from 319 in 2024 to 506 in 2025.
Oct 2 · Everett Independent →
Main Street Meadow transformation adds trees and habitat
The Mystic River Watershed Association detailed Everett’s transformation of Main Street Meadow into a greener public space, with native trees, pollinator gardens and improved habitat.
Retirement Board meets Wednesday morning
The Everett Retirement Board meets Wednesday, September 30, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the mayor’s conference room at Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway.
Sep 30 · City of Everett →
Everett seeks bids for $1M in mechanical repairs at 548 Broadway
Everett is seeking sealed bids for about $1 million in HVAC, ductwork, electrical and gas-connection work at 548 Broadway. Subcontractor bids are due October 7 and general-contractor bids October 14.
Sep 30 · City of Everett →
Free bike safety checks Tuesday on the Northern Strand
The City of Everett and Landry's Bicycles will offer 15-minute bike safety checks Tuesday, September 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at West Street and Wellington Avenue. Walk-ups are accepted if space allows.
Public safety and government operations committee meets Monday
Everett's Committee on Government Operations, Public Safety, and Public Service meets Monday, September 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall.
Sep 28 · City of Everett →
Everett City Council meets Monday night
The City Council meets Monday, September 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway, following two committee meetings.
Sep 28 · City of Everett →
Legislative Affairs and Elections Committee meets Monday
The committee meets Monday, September 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway.
Sep 28 · City of Everett →
Everett fall yard-waste pickup starts this week
Yard-waste collection runs Monday, September 28, through Friday, October 2. Put clean leaves, grass clippings and small tied branches at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day in brown paper bags or approved barrels.
Sep 28 · City of Everett →
Government Operations Committee meets Monday, Sept. 28
The Committee on Government Operations, Public Safety, and Public Service meets Monday, September 28, at 6:00 p.m. in the Everett City Hall City Council Chambers on the third floor.
Sep 27 · City of Everett →
City awards on-call repair contract for water and stormwater systems
Everett awarded a multi-vendor contract for as-needed repairs to water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, including excavation and road restoration.
Sep 27 · City of Everett →
Legislative Affairs and Elections committee meets Monday, Sept. 28
The Legislative Affairs and Elections committee meets Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Everett City Hall City Council Chambers on the third floor.
Sep 27 · City of Everett →
City Council meets Monday, Sept. 28
The City Council meets Monday, September 28, at 7:00 p.m. in the Everett City Hall City Council Chambers on the third floor.
Sep 27 · City of Everett →
Everett cancels HVAC-unit procurement for old high school
Everett canceled the planned purchase of air-handling units for the former Everett High School at 548 Broadway.
Sep 27 · City of Everett →
Everett schools highlight school-zone safety campaign
Everett Public Schools on September 25 promoted a September 23 safety event at Parlin School with AAA and MassDOT, urging drivers, walkers, cyclists, and transit riders to slow down and stay alert.
Sep 27 · Everett Public School District →
State warns of heavy rain and strong winds this weekend
State officials on September 25 urged residents to prepare for a nor'easter bringing heavy rain and strong winds across Eastern Massachusetts, with possible flooding, downed trees, and transit disruptions.
Sep 26 · Mass.gov →
Everett man indicted in $12.2M Treasury-check fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors on September 24 indicted four Massachusetts men, including Lindsley Georges of Everett, in an alleged $12.2 million Treasury-check laundering scheme.
Sep 26 · Mass Daily News →
Three police officers promoted, new officer sworn in
Brian Herbert promoted to police lieutenant, Travis Nally to sergeant, Jared Carrera sworn in as new officer during Sept. 23 ceremony at City Hall.
Sep 25 · Everett Independent →
School Building Committee meets virtually Thursday
The School Building Committee meets Thursday, September 24, from 1–2 p.m. virtually.
Sep 24 · 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.
Sep 24 · City of Everett →
MassDOT approves $78.7M Everett-Somerville river bridge
MassDOT approved a $78.7 million design-build contract for a pedestrian and bicycle bridge linking Everett and Somerville.
Sep 24 · Mass.gov →
Everett says city operations restored after cyberattack
The City of Everett announced September 22 that normal operations have been restored following a cybersecurity incident first identified September 6. Officials say a small amount of data was affected and are still investigating whether personal information was involved.
Sep 23 · City of Everett →
MassDOT board reviews Everett-Somerville river crossing
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation board reviews a presentation Wednesday, September 23, on the proposed Everett-Somerville Mystic River bicycle and pedestrian crossing.
Sep 23 · Mass.gov →
Everett map documents eight license-plate camera locations
As of Wednesday, September 23, 2026, MyTownView's public-records summary documents at least eight Flock Safety or other license-plate camera locations in Everett, including two attributed to Everett Police. The site cautions that the count is a documented floor and may not represent every camera in the city.
Sep 23 · MyTownView →
Everett Housing Authority meets Tuesday evening
The Everett Housing Authority meets Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 393 Ferry St.
Sep 22 · City of Everett →
School finance subcommittee meets tonight
The School Subcommittee on Finance and Negotiations meets Monday, Sept. 21, 6-7 p.m. at Everett High School Library, 100 Elm St.
Sep 21 · City of Everett →
Everett School Committee meets tonight
The School Committee meets Monday, Sept. 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Everett High School Library, and online via Everett Public Schools.
Sep 21 · City of Everett →
City honors Adrian Rodriguez for heroic rescue
Everett honored Adrian Rodriguez for his heroic actions during a house fire.
Sep 21 · Everett Independent →
Golden Gears bikeshare program for residents 50+
Residents 50 and older can learn bikeshare at a confidence session Sept. 27, 2026, at the Rivergreen Park gazebo. Hosted by MassDOT; limited to 20 adults.
Sep 21 · Everett Independent →
Everett-Chelsea flood barrier project loses $50M grant
FEMA grant lost; Chelsea continues land acquisition with remaining state funds.
Sep 21 · Chelsea Massachusetts | 02150 News →
Everett Housing Authority meets Sept. 22
The Everett Housing Authority meets Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Offices of the Authority, 393 Ferry St.
Sep 20 · City of Everett →
Three-bedroom condo at 170 Bradford St. Unit 3 holds open house today
Built in 2021, listed at $699,900. Open house today from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Sep 20 · The Kristin Gennetti Group →
Waterfront park workshop at Connolly Center
The City of Everett and the New England Revolution host a waterfront park workshop Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Edward G. Connolly Center, 90 Chelsea St.
Sep 20 · City of Everett →
Golden Gears bikeshare session at Rivergreen Park
The MassDOT Golden Gears bikeshare session runs Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., meeting at the gazebo at Rivergreen Park, 1 Rivergreen Drive.
Sep 20 · City of Everett →
Revolution stadium plan advances with BRT-focused transit strategy
The Kraft Group presented preliminary transportation plans on September 18, emphasizing MBTA bus rapid transit, limited parking, rideshare, bicycles, and possible water shuttles for the proposed 25,000-seat soccer (35,000 concert) stadium.
Sep 20 · Banker & Tradesman →
Everett City Hall reopens Monday after cyber incident
City Hall reopens to the public Monday, September 21, at 484 Broadway, with regular municipal services resuming as the cybersecurity investigation continues.
Sep 19 · City of Everett →
City seeks bids for HVAC units at former high school
Everett opened a procurement for air-handling units at the former Everett High School, 548 Broadway. Bids due by 11 a.m. Friday, September 25.
Sep 19 · City of Everett →
Former Everett IT director charged with larceny
Kevin Dorgan allegedly used over $98,000 in city funds for personal Amazon purchases. He pleaded not guilty; next court date Oct. 22.
Sep 18 · Boston.com →
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