Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 18, 2026 CYBERATTACK | FROM PAGE 1 ing to drop all past and future claims from the past and future fi ve years as part of the agreement. “It will set a value for planning and give 10 years of peace,” David Klebanoff , attorney for the Board of Assessors, said. “The law requires it be set at what it’s worth. It’s not a discount. The value stays the same, but if the tax rates go up, their payment goes up. They fl oat with the rate like anyone else.” “The valuation reflects an average of the declining values developed by the parties’ respective experts,” Van Campen added. “This approach provides stability for the City’s tax levy, avoids the need for a new disputed valuation each year and is a key component of resolving all outstanding litigation between the City and Distrigas, avoiding further legal and expert costs.” In further discussion, Van Campen continued, “I propose approval [of the PILOT] as a tool to settle this dispute and a sound way to assess the value of a property that is diffi cult to assess. It will provide a stable source of revenue and certainty of value.” Klebanoff added the agreement is less of a PILOT, which is usually applied to nonprofit organizations like colleges, and more of a way to assign a value to the property and avoid litigation that might result in the City owing Distrigas Robert Van Campen MAYOR $15 million. “Everything will be withdrawn,” he said. Van Campen interjected, “I am not willing to put the City at risk to that exposure.” The dispute over the value was the result of Distrigas losing a major client from the closing of the Mystic Generating Station off Lower Broadway and the economically volatile nature of the gas and liquid natural gas industries. “Valuation became more diffi cult following the closure of the Mystic power station and Distrigas’ transition to fiveyear contracts approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities,” Van Campen explained. “While those contracts currently support the facility’s operations, its value after they expire remained uncertain. The proposed agreement establishes E SNHU announces Summer 2026 President’s List I t was with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulated the following Everett students on being named to the Summer 2026 President’s List: Lucas Rosa, Dori Ann Charles, Paris Robinson and Victor Lopez. Fulltime undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring and summer. SNHU is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 94-year history of educating traditional-age students and working adults. Now serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide, SNHU off ers approximately 200 undergraduate, graduate and certifi cate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, N.H. SNHU is committed to expanding access to high-quality, aff ordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. SNHU announces Summer 2026 Dean’s List verett’s Dornia Harris has been named to the Summer 2026 Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Fulltime undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is an annual valuation.” Klebanoff said the value has gone up due to Distrigas’ contacts with other gas distribution companies. “The property is much more valuable than when Mystic closed down,” he said. “They’re paid just to be available.” There was very little discussion on the matter, but Ward 1 Councillor Michele Capone cast the lone vote against the measure. In another matter, the Council voted unanimously to exachieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring and summer. SNHU is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 94-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 200,000 press support for Teamsters Local Union 25 and UNITE HERE Local 26 hospitality workers to receive new contracts from the Encore Boston Harbor casino, introduced by Ward 6 Councillor Peter Pietrantonio. Employees are looking for wage increases of $10 per hour over three years for non-tipped employees and $5 for tipped employees to match wages at other hotels in the area. They are also asking for secured funds for healthcare. learners worldwide, SNHU off ers approximately 200 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300acre campus in Manchester, N.H. SNHU is committed to expanding access to high-quality, aff ordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. Referring to the large number of Everett employees that work at Encore, Pietrantonio said, “It’s time to tell Encore we’ve had enough and to pay their people. We gave them a great deal and they can’t pay a fair wage?” He also said if the casino is going to be called Encore Boston Harbor, wages there should be similar to the higher wagers at Boston hotels. “If you’re going to be Encore Boston Harbor, wages should refl ect that,” Capone agreed. Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies pp Celebrating 67 Years in Business Since 1958! ws
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