Carlo DeMaria Making City Hall work for YOU! When Carlo fights, Everett wins! Scan the code to learn more or get involved Paid for and authorized by the Committee to Elect Carlo DeMaria EVT EV R T E E ER E E Vol. 34, No.43 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! DVOCD T William Hart Supt. of Schools ATTE Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, October 24, 2025 School Committee votes to extend School Supt.’s contract Members, school offi cials discuss iCE detainment of student By Neil Zolot he School Committee extended Superintendent William Hart’s contract from June 30, 2028, to June 30, 2031, with Cost-of-Living Adjustments retroactive to July 2024 and an increase of $3,000 in a retirement account. “We felt he’s done a great job and is deserving,” Committee Chair and member atLarge Samantha Hurley said after the vote at the School Committee meeting on Monday, October 20. “I want to thank the School Committee for this vote of confi dence,” Hart reacted. The extension follows the reHART | SEE PAGE 6 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 ~ Op-Ed ~ A Better Politics for Everett By Mayor Carlo DeMaria P ublic service is a good thing. Anyone willing to run for office or serve their community deserves respect. While service is honorable, politics doesn’t always reflect that ideal. Throughout my time as Mayor, I’ve worked to lead with a positive vision. I’ve chosen to run my campaigns by focusing on what we can accomplish together—not by tearing others down. Unfortunately, that’s become increasingly rare in today’s political climate. Politics in Everett has become toxic. Fearbased campaigns and personal attacks have replaced real conversations about progress. I reject that approach. It’s a disservice to the offices we seek and to the voters we serve. My opponent has embraced these tactics. His campaign has focused more on smearing my reputation than offering solutions. But winning at any cost damages the public trust—and keeps us from moving forward. While political games dominate the headlines, important issues go unaddressed. The City Council spends more time chasing conspiracy than collaborating on urgent challenges like renovating Everett Square or relieving classroom overcrowding. We owe the people of Everett better. This election should not be about who can shout the loudest. It should be about vision, leadership, and results. On November 4th, I ask every voter to look past the noise. Judge the candidates based on their record, their values, and their plans for Everett’s future. Let’s reject the politics of division and choose a path that brings us together. You deserve better. Let’s demand it—together.
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