EVT EVE ER T Vol. 34, No.30 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday Everett Fire Dept. pays tribute to fi refi ghter at funeral service Everett fi refi ghters said a solemn goodbye to Firefi ghter Paul Messana, who died from cancer while an active member Firefi ghter Paul Messana 617-387-2200 Friday, June 20, 2025 ~ Political Announcement ~ Robert Van Campen Launches Campaign for Everett Mayor Pledges to bring change and leadership that puts the people of Everett fi rst E VERETT, MA — “The city is hungry for change.” That The American fl ag draped over Main Street in honor of Firefi ghter Paul Messana. TRIBUTE PAUL MESSANA | SEE PAGE 8 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 was the message from Everett City Councilor Robert Van Campen, who officially launched his campaign for Mayor of Everett today. Van Campen pulled nomination papers today to offi cially launch his campaign, which will focus on restoring public trust, improving public education, ensuring responsible development, and building a city government that works for all Everett residents. “ This is about change. Change in leadership, change in direction, and change in how we operate as a government,” Van Campen said. “Everett residents deserve honRobert Van Campen Announces candidacy est, transparent leadership that works for them and solves real problems like school overcrowding, housing aff ordabiliVAN CAMPEN | SEE PAGE 17 To ban or not to ban, the nips question spark arguments at last week’s licensing board meeting By Joe McConnell C rimson Liquors owner Lenny Parsons, a longtime participant in the Everett sports community both as a player and as a coach, has joined many other Everett business owners in their fi ght against banning single use liquor bottles, commonly known as nips. This week, Parsons celebrated BOARD MEETING | SEE PAGE 10
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