EVT EVE ER T Vol. 34, No.32 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday Everett Community Joins Together with First Responders for National Night Out Hundreds attend annual celebration of connection, public safety and community partnership at glendale Park 617-387-2200 Friday, August 8, 2025 Mayor DeMaria and New England Revolution President Bilello address Boston’s concerns over proposed stadium Leaders emphasize transparency, traffi c mitigation and regional benefi ts Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria and New England Revolution President Brian Bilello held a joint press conference on Monday to address recent concerns raised by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu regarding the proposed soccer stadium at the site of the former Mystic Generating Station in Everett. In a separate press conference that morning, Mayor Wu questioned the project’s potential impact on Charlestown and the transparency of ongoing negotiations. In response, Mayor DeMaria and President Bilello sought to clarify the project’s current status, highlight community benefi ts and reaffi rm their commitment to open dialogue and regional cooperation. STADIUM | SEE PAGE 2 Rep. McGonagle visits Veteran’s Inc. facilities Joined fellow legislators to tour the facilities and hear about programs benefi ting veterans Special to Th e Advocate Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Stacy DeMaria, Chief Paul Strong and Community Outreach Offi cer Nicole O’Donnell alongside attendees. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT | SEE PAGE 11 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 L ast week State Representative Joe McGonagle toured the Veteran’s Inc. facilities in Shrewsbury and Worcester and discussed problems facing the Commonwealth’s veterans. The House Chair of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Aff airs was joined by a few of his fellow committee members and colleagues who represent the area. The visit is one of many the Rep. is making in an eff ort to enhance well-being for veterans and their families in Massachusetts. “I was thrilled Veteran’s Inc. Rep. Joe McGonagle is greeted by Veterans Inc. President and CEO Vincent Perrone during his recent visit to the facilities in Worcester. (Courtesy photo) was eager for us to visit and tell us about their programs,” said Rep. McGonagle. “I’ve MCGONAGLE | SEE PAGE 5
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