EV RETEVT V E ER T Vol. 35, No. 37 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! p ADDOCCO ATTE Free Every Friday Mayor updates City Council on cyber issues; Distrigas agreement approved both Everett City Hall and Springfi eld public Schools face cyberattack By Neil Zolot M ayor Robert Van Campen addressed the City Council about cybersecurity issues at City Hall at their meeting on Monday, September 14. “We are investigating and beginning the process of restoring city services,” he said in regard to technological problems that forced the closure of City Hall on Tuesday, September 8, until at least Thursday, September 17. “Our priority is not simply getting systems online quickly, but safely and to understand what happened. I know there has been some disruption, and this has been incredibly frustrating. I share that frustration. I believe in transparency and we will share information as soon as we can, but there is information we can’t release at this time that would compromise the investigation and security of our systems. I wish I could provide information on what happened and when every city system will be fully restarted, but this remains an active investigation. As I get more information, I will update the Council, our employees and the residents.” Van Campen added that essential city services were not disrupted and reported that, in lieu of working at City Hall, essential personnel were transferred to the Connolly Center, 90 Chelsea Street, for work. It was first reported that Everett wasn’t the only city that was under a cyberattack. Springfield Public Schools faced a data breach during a cyberattack. Coincidentally, both cities host a Class A casino. Whether there is a connection to the two incidents has yet to be determined. Other business In other action, the Council approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement with Distrigas, an issue fi rst discussed at the August 3 meeting. It will set the value of the land at $127 million for the next fi ve years for tax purposes, with Distrigas agreeCYBERATTACK | SEE PAGE 2 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 From left to right: School Committee Vice Chairperson Marcony Almeida Barros, Mayor Robert J. Van Campen, Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins and Councillor-at-Large Guerline Alcy Jabouin with a proclamation from Governor Maura Healey’s office recognizing Brazilian Independence Day. CELEBRATES | SEE PAGE 12 Crimson Tide football stage comeback in home opener thriller 617-387-2200 Friday, September 18, 2026 Everett celebrates Brazilian Independence Day at City Hall Residents came together to honor brazilian culture and heritage and the contributions of Everett’s brazilian community AIR JOSEPH: Tide tight end Jeremiah Joseph jumps up to make a sensational catch during Everett’s second half comeback against Arlington last Friday at Veterans Memorial Stadium. See inside for story and photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Emily Harney)
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