Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 19, 2026 Everett residents named to spring 2026 Dean’s List at Lasell University T he spring 2026 Dean’s List at Lasell University, which is located in Newton, Mass., includes students who have completed at least 12 credits as a fulltime student in that semester and have achieved a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Everett’s Leah Figueiredo, Domenic Catino, Bokaline Magassouba and Anthony Fontes achieved this recognition. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! ~ OP-ED ~ Building a Strong Foundation for Everett Why Fiscal Discipline, Transparency, and Long-Term Planning Matter. O ver the past several weeks, the City of Everett undertook one of the most important responsibilities in local government: building, reviewing, and approving an annual budget. A city budget is more than a set of numbers. It is a statement of values and priorities. It shows residents how their government plans to fund schools, public safety, public works, infrastructure, neighborhood services, city buildings, financial obligations, and the dayto-day work people expect from City Hall. This year’s process was especially important because it was the first budget proposed by this administration. From the beginning, our goal was straightforward: put forward a budget that is honest about the pressures facing Everett, disciplined about spending, and focused on the City’s long-term stability, and I believe we succeeded in meeting that goal. I want to thank the City www.810bargrille.com Council for the seriousness with which it approached that responsibility. Councilors did not simply receive a document and move on. They examined the proposed budget carefully, asked difficult questions, challenged assumptions, and made their own judgment about what should move forward. That is exactly how local government is supposed to work. The budget ultimately approved by the Council reflects both my administration’s proposal and the Council’s oversight. It maintains core city services, and supports Everett Public Schools, public safety, public works, neighborhood services, and critical infrastructure, while also strengthening the internal systems that allow government to function responsibly: finance, procurement, legal review, planning, transportation, facilities, and community engagement. Those investments are not about growing government. They are about ensuring Everett has the professional capacity to manage an increasingly complex city. Everett is growing. Everett is changing. And Everett has significant opportunities ahead. But growth only benefits residents when it is managed responsibly. That requires stronger financial controls, better planning, disciplined budgeting, clearer accountability, and Robert Van Campen MAYOR a government capable of managing contracts, infrastructure, development, and public resources with the diligence residents deserve. That is the direction of this budget. It is also the direction recognized when S&P Global Ratings assigned Everett an AA+ bond rating with a stable outlook. That is one of the strongest ratings a municipality can receive. It matters because bond ratings affect how citOP-ED | SEE PAGE 14 Spring is Here! 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 67 Years in Business! n Roofing fng
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