EVT EVE ER T Vol. 34, No.21 -FREET Have a Safe & Happy Memorial Day weekend! ADDOCCO TEAT www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Everett Police honor all who served the Department at memorial ceremony Police offi cers, elected offi cials and residents gathered to honor all who served Special to Th e Advocate A s part of National Police Week, the Everett Police Department (EPD) hosted a memorial ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, in front of the Everett Police Station to honor all those who have served the City of Everett as members of the EPD. Police Chief Paul Strong was pleased to be joined by Bishop Robert Brown, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representative Joe McGonagle, alongside the Everett High School (EHS) Choir, other elected offi cials, EPD members and residents POLICE HONOR | SEE PAGE 8 617-387-2200 Friday, May 23, 2025 ~ EDiTORiAL ~ A Vision for Everett’s Future: Supporting The Sofi a and a More Vibrant Commercial Triangle I ’ve always believed in our city’s potential to lead; not just in growth, but in how we grow. That’s why The Sofi a, a transformative development in the Commercial Triangle District, perfectly aligns with our vision for a more vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable Everett. The Sofi a is a 21-story, 620unit residential tower planned for Second Street. This development replaces an industrial warehouse with more affordable housing, including 33 Veterans Aff airs Supportive Housing (VASH) units restricted at 30% AMI, four units at 60% AMI, and fi ve units at 80% AMI. Additionally, the project team has committed to contributing $2,000,000 toward the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which will be directed to either EVERETT’S FUTURE | SEE PAGE 4 City of Everett to host IN SOLEMN REMEMBRANCE: Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Steve Anzuoni placing the memorial wreaths at the Everett Police Memorial stone outside Everett Police Headquarters on Elm St. on Tuesday, May 13. Memorial Day Service on May 26 Residents are asked to meet at the Gold Star Pavilion at Glenwood Cemetery Special to Th e Advocate 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 M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will host the 2025 Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m., at Glenwood Cemetery (entrance is located on Washington Avenue). The ceremony will honor veterans of the United States armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifi ce. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers and pay tribute to those who have served our country and are no longer with us. Those who plan to attend are asked to meet at the Gold Star Pavilion where the ceremony will take place. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this service. For more information, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs by calling 617394-2320 or emailing the Director at Antoine.Coleman@ ci.everett.ma.us.
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