THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 19, 2026 Page 5 Mayor attends McKinnon’s Customer Appreciation Cookout M ayor Robert J. Van Campen attended McKinnon’s Supermarket’s Customer Appreciation Cookout on Saturday, June 6, joining residents and staff for a community celebration at the longtime Everett business. The event drew a large crowd of customers and community members, highlighting McKinnon’s enduring role as a neighborhood staple. For more than 70 years, McKinnon’s has served Everett families with quality products and dedicated customer service. “It was great to see so many residents come together for this event,” said Mayor Van Campen. “McKinnon’s has been an important part of the Everett community for decades, and I want to thank the Mayor Robert J. Van Campen (left) with McKinnon’s Manager Joe Cucuzza, Nick Penta and staff members during the store’s Customer Appreciation Cookout on June 6, 2026 Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. honors Everett resident with award Special to Th e Advocate G irl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) presented its Gold Awards, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, and one Everett resident was among the recipients. A Girl Scout Gold Award recognizes a girl who identifi es a community need, develops a sustainable solution and demonstrates exceptional leadership through a significant service project. This year Everett’s Evelyn Gayhart earned this prestigious award through a project that is set to create a lasting impact on the local community. Evelyn was upset to learn of the problems caused by bullying and social isolation in schools. She felt the best way to address this issue was to create Buddy Benches: welcoming spaces where students can build friendships and learn about inclusion. She collaborated with community members, businesses and school leaders to fundraise, build and install Buddy Benches at local schools. To accompany the benches, Evelyn developed a curriculum to D R Evelyn Gayhart. (Courtesy photo) teach students and staff about kindness, mindfulness and bullying prevention. Her work inspired students, families and educators to foster a culture of empathy and connection within their communities. Evelyn’s eff orts will be sustained through annual staff-led education using her curriculum, and with continued enjoyment of the Buddy Benches at each school. “By having benches and conversations about how people feel, we can, in turn, be inclusive, inviting, and supportive, and give students confi dence and connection.” SA URD JUN 6–10 P SATURDAY JUN 2 7 6–10 PM GLENDALE PARK 50 Elm St, Everett, MA 02149 FOR MORE INFORMATION: E entire team for their commitment to serving our residents.” Mayor Van Campen recognized Manager Joe Cucuzza, Nick Penta and the McKinnon’s Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net staff for their continued dedication to the business and the community. cityofeverett.com/fourth-26 I C Y D E D O E L E I P E E C T N B N A N A N
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