EV RETEVT V E ER T Vol. 35, No.39 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! p ADDOCCO ATTE Free Every Friday MassDOT Moves Forward with Mystic River Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge New bridge will create a safe, accessible connection between Everett and Somerville and link regional trail networks 617-387-2200 Friday, October 2, 2026 Everett Docklands redevelopment plans envision mixed-use transformation of 106-acre site Davis Vice President of Development Ben Masselink and State Representative Judith Garcia at the Community Open House at The Davis Companies offices at 52 Beacham Street on September 23. (Advocate photos by Neil Zolot) By Neil Zolot R ONE STEP CLOSER: The MassDOT Board of Directors this week approved a $78.7 million design-build contract to construct the Mystic River Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge creating a new, safe and accessible connection between Everett and Somerville. (Courtesy Mass DOT) BRIDGE | SEE PAGE 3 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 Mayor Robrt Van Campen addresses outside the Parlin School during the recent press conference on school safety. (Photo courtesy of Mayor’s Office) Special to Th e Advocate A s Everett students settle into the new school year, city and state leaders are reminding everyone traveling through Everett to slow down, stay alert and help keep students safe. The City of Everett, Everett Public Schools, AAA Northeast and the Massachusetts Department of TransporSAFETY | SEE PAGE 2 esidents and elected offi - cials attended a Community Open House at The Davis Companies offices at 52 Beacham Street on Wednesday, September 23, regarding plans to develop 106 acres in the Everett Docklands Innovation District. According to feedback, those in attendance seemed glad the area will be transformed from a polluting DOCKLANDS | SEE PAGE 4 Everett leaders urge drivers to put safety fi rst as students return to school
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