EV RETEVT V Vol. 35, No.9 E ER T -FREET Daylight Saving Time! Spring Forward Your Clocks One Hour on Saturday Night! yg D OCAT www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Everett celebrates sobriety and resilience at Rewind and Recover dance party Organizations partner to host a night of connection, resilience and addictive substance–free fun 617-387-2200 M FUNKY FRESH: Mayor Robert J. Van Campen (second from left) and First Lady Lisa Van Campen are shown with attendees at the Rewind and Recover dance party on Saturday. Special to Th e Advocate O n Saturday, Feb. 28, the City of Everett hosted Rewind and Recover, a 1990s-themed dance party dedicated to celebrating sobriety, recovery and community connection. Led by the PARTY | SEE PAGE 12 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 T ADVOCTE Friday, March 6, 2026 City to Host Third Annual Dorothy Martin Long Luncheon Celebrating Women’s History Month Annual luncheon honors the legacy, leadership and impact of women in Everett Special to Th e Advocate ayor Robert J. Van Campen is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will host the third annual Dorothy Martin Long Luncheon in celebration of Women’s History Month on Saturday, March 14, at 12 p.m. at the Edward G. Connolly Center (90 Chelsea Street). The annual luncheon honors the legacy of Dorothy Martin Long while celebrating the leadership, resilience and lasting contributions of women in Everett and beyond. This year’s theme, “Refl ections of Her: We Carry Legacy. We Create Synergy. We Are Every Woman,” highlights the strength, unity and intergenerational impact of women throughout the community. Dorothy Martin Long Guests will enjoy an elegant high tea and lunch while gathering in reflection, connection and celebration. The City of Everett is proud to welcome City Council President Stephanie Smith as this year’s keynote LUNCHEON | SEE PAGE 10 Last day of school moved to June 23 after snow closures; school offi cials address lunch concerns Van Campen appointments approved by City Council By Neil Zolot he last day of school will be Thursday, June 23, not Thursday, June 16, as originally planned, due to schools being closed during storms in January and February. “Every day you miss, you have to make up,” Superintendent William Hart said at the School Committee meeting on Monday, March 2. ”Let’s hope we have no more snow days.” He reported on high student and teacher attendance at schools Wednesday, February 25, the fi rst day of school after February vacation and two snow days: February 23 and 24. He also reported that February vacation Acceleration Academies drew over 400 students in education and enrichment programs. “Students benefi t from being there,” he said. “It’s a full week of enrichment, not playtime. We’ll do it again in April. We hope to see the same number in April.” The balance of the meeting was a discussion of school cafeteria off erings and options, placed on the agenda by Ward DISCUSSION | SEE PAGE 7
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