EV RETEVT V Vol. 35, No.1 E ER T -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, January 9, 2026 Van Campen sworn in as Everett mayor as new City Council, School Committee take offi ce Smith elected Council President; Hurley returns as School Committee Chairperson By Neil Zolot M ayor Robert Van Campen, City Councillors and School Committee members were sworn into offi ce in inauguration ceremonies in the High School auditorium Monday, January 5. “I am deeply honored to stand before you as Mayor,” Van Campen said in his speech. “I do so humbly and with understanding of the challenges ahead. Today, our city stands at an important crossroads. My actions will focus on keeping Everett safe and fi nancially sound. We must guide development so growth serves the people and not special interests, but government alone cannot do this work. This moment doesn’t belong to just one person, but the entire community. I invite every resident to stay engaged and be part of shaping our future. I will listen to the people, learn and move forward with equity and fairness.” To the City Council and School Committee he said, “I look forward to our working together for the people of Everett.” Van Campen also thanked outgoing Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “On behalf of the people I thank him for his stewardship and wish him luck in the next chapter of his life,” he said. At the beginning of the cereNEW CHAPTER: Mayor Robert Van Campen is joined by Everett’s First Lady, Lisa Van Campen, his son John and daughter Lily on stage as he is sworn in as Everett’s next Mayor by City Clerk Sergio Cornelio. See photo highlights inside. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) 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 I mony, City Clerk Sergio Cornelio called on former Mayor and Councillor John Hanlon, who fi nished sixth in a race for fi ve at-large seats in November, to VAN CAMPEN | SEE PAGE 6 Mayor DeMaria fi nalizes agreement with Wynn Resorts for two new hotels and full Commuter Rail stop Agreement advances economic growth, transportation access and new tax revenue for Everett Special to Th e Advocate n the fi nal hours of his administration, Mayor Carlo DeMaria signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Wynn Resorts that clears the way for the development of up to two new hotels on Wynn-owned property along Lower Broadway, bringing signifi cant economic and transportation benefi ts to the City of Everett. Under DEMARIA | SEE PAGE 8 Carlo DeMaria, Jr. Former Mayor
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