THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 7, 2026 Page 9 A former classroom is fi lled with discarded furniture, debris and other materials awaiting removal. Environmental remediation has been completed in portions of the building, highlighting the progress made in preparing the former Everett High School for future use. REMEDIATION | FROM PAGE 8 cupied by students and staff over the years have remained safe for use. The work taking place today is focused on preparing previously unused sections of the building for future occupancy. To accommodate the project, the Wellness Center at the former Everett High School closed in June when remediation work began. The Eliot Family Resource Center has been temporarily relocated during construction. Work on the building’s first floor and lower level is expected to be completed by September, with the Wellness Center anticipated to reopen around that time. The full remediation project is expected to continue through October as part of a multiphase eff ort. By completing this work now, the City is preserving an important community asset while ensuring it has more options to meet Everett’s future needs. No fi nal decision has been made about the building’s long-term use, but the remediation will ensure it is ready for whatever comes next. Years of vacancy have left this room covered in debris, illustrating the extent of deterioration in previously unused areas of the building. NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION STADIUM HELP SHAPE A NEW WATERFRONT PARK ON THE MYSTIC RIVER Join us to learn how community feedback has helped shape the design, amenities, and programming of the proposed waterfront park at the proposed New England Revolution Stadium. VIRTUAL WATERFRONT PARK MEETING DATE: August 13, 2026 TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. MEETING LINK: https://vhb.link/virtual-waterfront-park-mtg IN-PERSON WATERFRONT PARK MEETING DATE: September 24, 2026 TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. ADDRESS: Edward G. Connolly Center, 90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA 02149 PROJECT INFORMATION AND MATERIALS: https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/everett-stadium • These meetings will focus only on the waterfront park; discussions about the proposed stadium will take place at separate meetings. • Spanish and Portuguese interpretation services will be provided. SCAN TO REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL MEETING
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