THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 9, 2026 Page 5 Mayor-Elect Van Campen to Appoint Christopher Connolly as Special Assistant M ayor-elect Van Campen today announced his intention to appoint Christopher Connolly, a life-long resident of Everett, as Special Assistant to the Mayor. “Chris brings a rare combiRobert Van Campen Mayor nation of experience, sound judgment, and a deep commitment to public service,” said Mayor-elect Van Campen. “As we prepare to take Everett resident named to Dean’s List at UW-Whitewater F elix Molina from Everett, Massachusetts, has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2025 fall semester. These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester. “We are incredibly proud of the students who earned a place on the Dean’s List,” said Robin Fox, UW-Whitewater’s interim provost and vice chancellor for academic aff airs. “This distinction refl ects exceptional academic achievement and the dedication our students bring to their studies every day. Their success strengthens our university, and we celebrate all they have accomplished.” The university’s Registrar’s Office reports 4,107 students were selected for the Dean’s List for the fall semester. More than 12,000 students are currently enrolled at the university’s Whitewater and Rock County campuses. ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. Celebrate 135 years of strength & commitment to our community with a special 135-day CD offer. LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 4.00% APY* 135-Day CD *New money only. $250,000 maximum deposit. 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The threephase development on Lower Broadway has already undergone review under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act. The originally proposed fi rst phase — a garage, a dayand-night club and a theater — received local approval in December 2022, Van Campen said. What is now being discussed as a new fi rst phase, consisting of two hotels with about 800 rooms combined, must still undergo site plan review by the Everett Planning Board. Van Campen said that while he did not negotiate the agreement, his focus is on ensuring the project delivers “real, lasting value” for residents. inter-departmental coordination, and strategic initiatives. Connolly is widely respected for his collaborative approach, his ability to cultivate deep relationships among all community stakeholders, and his skill in delivering practical solutions. “I am honored by Mayor-elect Van Campen’s conAccording to the City of Everett, the development is projected to generate nearly $12 million annually in revenue once fully operational and include significant infrastructure investments. Wynn Resorts has committed about $15 million toward transportation improvements in Everett, including expanded and dedicated bus lanes, and another $25 million toward a future commuter rail stop. The project will also redevelop a formerly polluted site, the mayor said. All phases fi dence and excited to serve the people of Everett,” Connolly said. “I look forward to working with the Mayor, city staff , and community partners to help advance priorities that strengthen our neighborhoods and improve quality of life for everyone.” Mayor-elect Van Campen will begin his tenure in offi ce on Monday, January 5th . of construction will be 100% union-built under a project labor agreement that guarantees union jobs at Wynn properties in Everett. The agreement also includes a pedestrian bridge spanning Broadway, connecting directly to the casino and theater with access points on both sidewalks. The bridge is intended to improve public safety by allowing pedestrians to cross without disrupting traffi c and eliminating street-level crossings. Lawrence A. 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