Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 22, 2026 City Leaders and Staff Ride to Boston for Bike to Work Day Everett participants join effort promoting safer streets and alternative transportation Mayor Robert J. Van Campen, Councilor Stephanie Martins, and Executive Assistant to the Mayor Chris Connolly prepare to ride from the Northern Strand Community Trail at West & Wellington Plaza during Bike to Work Day 2026. E VERETT, MA – On Thursday, May 7, 2026, City leaders, staff, and community members rode together from the West & Wellington Plaza along the Northern Strand Community Trail into Boston in celebration of Bike to Work Day 2026. Organized locally by the Bragg graduates from Stonehill College O n Sunday, May 17, 2026, Everett’s Kylie Bragg received a Bachelor of Arts degree at Stonehill College’s 75th Commencement. Stonehill College, a Catholic institution of higher learning, was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948. Located on a beautiful 387-acre campus in North Easton, Mass., it is a community of scholarship and faith, anchored by a belief in the inherent dignity of each person. Stonehill College educates the whole person so that each Stonehill graduate thinks, acts and leads with courage toward the creation of a more just and compassionate world. State Senator Sal DiDomenico, State Representative Joe McGonagle, Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia, School Committee Chairperson Samantha Hurley and volunteers get ready to place flags at Glenwood Cemetery. MEMORIAL DAY | FROM PAGE 1 es and provide an opportunity for the community to reflect on the sacrifices made by generations of service members. “Each flag placed represents a veteran whose service and sacrifice helped protect the freedoms we enjoy today,” said Corbelli. “This tradition is an important way for our community to pause, remember, and ensure those individuals are never forgotten.” “Seeing community members come together for these flag placements is a beautiful reminder of how deeply Everett values those who served our country,” said Mayor Van Campen. “It is especially meaningful to see younger generations taking part in carrying this tradition forward.” The City of Everett thanks all volunteers, veterans, students, educators and community members who participated in this year’s flag placements. Everett High School Key Club students carry American flags through Woodlawn Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day. City of Everett’s Transportation & Mobility Department and Transportation Commuter Planner Aya Oulal, the ride was part of the larger regional Bike to Work Day Festival in Downtown Boston, which brings together commuters from communities across Greater Boston. City leaders, staff, and community members gather at the Northern Strand Community Trail at West & Wellington Plaza before riding into Boston for Bike to Work Day 2026. The event highlighted the importance of safe, connected streets and expanded transportation options for residents and commuters throughout the region. The Northern Strand Community Trail continues to serve as a key connection between Everett and surrounding communities. “Bike to Work Day gives City leaders the opportunity to experience our streets and transportation network the same way many residents and commuters do every day,” said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “As Everett continues investing in safer streets and better connections for pedestrians and cyclists, it is important that we understand how people move through our community and region.” The ride also recognized National Bike Month, which promotes bicycling as a healthy, sustainable, and accessible transportation option.
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