EVT EVE ER T Vol. 34, No.8 -FREET www.advocatenews.net City to Hold Public Meeting on Using Former Everett High School for Seventh and Eighth Graders Will share an overview of a feasibility study on repurposing the former high school to accommodate more classrooms Special to Th e Advocate T he City of Everett will host a public meeting on Wednesday, February 26, at 6 p.m. at City Hall (484 Broadway) in the City Council Chamber (third fl oor), to continue discussions regarding the potential use of the former Everett High School, located at 548 Broadway, for additional classroom space for seventh and eighth grade public school students. City representatives will present fi ndings from a feasibility study commissioned to evaluate the use of the former Everett High School as a suitable location for expanded classroom space. This study, initially presented at the December 2024 City Council meeting, explored utilizing part of the former school while the building continues to house the Webster School Extension and additional community resources. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. While residents abutting 548 Broadway are especially encouraged to PUBLIC MEETING | SEE PAGE 5 CRIMSON TIDE PRIDE: Coach Gerard Boyce, third, right, and his Everett boys basketball team proudly pose with the Dudley Davenport Tournament banner after beating Sharon, the host team, in the championship game on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The win clinches a berth in the Division 1 state tournament for the Crimson Tide. (Courtesy photo) By Joe McConnell 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 O ftentimes, the phrase clutch performance is overused in the world of sports. What is described as clutch should be considered as routine most of the time. But earlier this week, the Everett High School (EHS) boys basketball team (10-10) lived up to the true meaning of the word clutch during the annual Dudley Davenport Tournament at Sharon High School. They needed two wins to make the Division 1 state tournament, and did so with a resolve that had second-year coach Gerard Boyce praising their eff orts to reach every high school basketball team’s goal that’s set on the fi rst day of practice way back in late November. The Crimson Tide fi rst defeated Walpole on Sunday (Feb. 16) in the tourney opener, 52-43. After a day off , the tournament resumed on Tuesday, where the Tide then upended the host team in the championship game, 61-54. As a result, these two “clutch” wins have extended the season for the Everett boys. They CRIMSON TIDE | SEE PAGE 8 The Everett Advocate Celebrates Black History Month Special Edition of Prominent Residents from Past to Present. See page 11 Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, February 21, 2025 Crimson Tide boys basketball comes through in the clutch to clinch state tournament berth Everett wins both games in Sharon’s Dudley Davenport Tournament to extend season
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