EVT EVE ER T Vol. 34, No.14 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, April 4, 2025 Large turnout of support for proposed soccer stadium M By Neil Zolot ayor Carlo DeMaria and State Senator Sal DiDomenico were pleased with a turnout of approximately 100plus people and support they heard about building a professional soccer stadium in Everett, at a public forum in the City Council Chamber at City Hall on Monday, March 31. “I heard some good feedback,” DeMaria said. “The concerns I heard are consistent with mine, which we’ll try to mitigate.” “I was glad to see so many people here tonight,” DiDomenico said. “There was engagement by and with the community. I feel there’s support.” He feels the project will be a catalyst for changes that will benefi t the entire community. Resident David Senatillaka said the project will transform Everett from an industrial city to an eco-friendly destination for recreation. “Wynn, Davis and the Krafts came to Everett,” former Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi said in reference to the developers of the casino, a proposed lithium battery storage facility and the soccer stadium for the New England Revolution, which would also host concerts. “What do they know we don’t? Everett is a hidden gem.” There was also a contingent of union workers who work on construction projects. “We want to have the stadium,” Everett resident Kevin Ricci, an electrician, said. “It will help us out with employment and will attract people to Everett that will patronize other businesses.” “People won’t just come for a game. They’ll go to other businesses,” Stephanie McCollough of Clean Up Everett agreed. “There’ll be jobs, but not just at Mayor Carlo DeMaria (left) and State Senator Sal DiDomenico are shown in the City Council Chamber on Monday night for the community meeting about the proposed professional soccer stadium. (Advocate photo by Neil Zolot) SOCCER STADIUM | SEE PAGE 2 City Councillors skeptical 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 on Docklands Innovation District By Neil Zolot R epresentatives of The Davis Companies and Speck Dempsey planners presented the City Council artist conceptions of what the Docklands Innovation District off Revere Beach Parkway might look like, but some city councillors were having none of it at their meeting on Monday, March 24. “Let’s not get conned here,” Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky, in whose district the site is located, said. “We were shown othDOCKLANDS | SEE PAGE 19
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