THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 9 Early Voting in Everett Begins October 25; Election Day Nov. 4 The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming Municipal Election is Saturday, Oct. 25 E VERETT, MA – Early voting for the 2025 Municipal Election in Everett begins Saturday, October 25. Registered voters may cast their ballots in person at Everett City Hall (484 Broadway) in the Keverian Room on the third fl oor during the following dates and times: • Saturday, October 25: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Monday, October 27: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday, October 28: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Wednesday, October 29: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Thursday, October 30: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. • Friday, October 31: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents who are not registered to vote must do so by Saturday, October 25, at 5 p.m. to participate in the upcoming election. Voters can register online at RegisterToVoteMA.com or in person at the Elections Department (Room 10) in City Hall during regular business hours. To vote by mail, residents must submit an application to the Elections Department by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 (fi ve Arson suspect arrested following multi-agency investigation into Batch Yard fi re Special to Th e Advocate O n Sunday, October 5, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., the Everett Fire Department and Everett Police Department responded to reports of a working fi re at 25 Charlton St., a 200-plus-unit apartment complex known as The Batch Yard. At the time of the fi re, the building was occupied by dozens of residents and their pets. Most were safely evacuated, though many remain displaced. The fi re caused extensive damage — estimated to exceed $500,000. Following containment, Everett Fire offi cials determined that the fi re, which caused signifi cant water, fi re and smoke damage, appeared suspicious in nature. Investigators from the Everett Fire Department, Massachusetts State Police and the Everett Police Criminal Investigations Unit immediately launched a joint investigation. For several days investigators developed critical leads identifying a person of interest, who was later determined to be 27-year-old Lawrence A. Stockton. Working closely with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Offi ce, investigators secured multibusiness days before the election). It is recommended to apply as early as possible to ensure suffi cient time to receive and return a ballot. For more information, visit MailMyBallotMA.com. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are in line at 8 p.m. will still be permitted to cast a ballot. Polling locations are assigned by ward and precinct; residents can fi nd their polling place at WhereDoIVoteMA.com. For more information or assistance, please contact the Elections Department at 617394-2297. On November 4th, Elect Joe Gaff Ward 5 City Councillor (Pol. Adv.) A VOICE FOR OUR COMMUNITY ple court-authorized search warrants for a residence at 25 Charlton St. and two vehicles, as well as an arrest warrant for arson. By Thursday, October 9, investigators were actively seeking Stockton’s arrest; search warrants were executed at two locations. On the evening of Friday, October 10, Stockton was apprehended in Leeds, Alabama. After waiving extradition, he was returned to Massachusetts on Friday, October 17, by Everett Police Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Unit. “This arrest is the result of exceptional teamwork and determination by our investigators and partner agencies,” said Everett Police Chief Paul Strong. “Fires of this nature ARRESTED | SEE PAGE 15 HOM COMINGWEEKEN D FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 PREGAME TAILGATE CELEBRATION: 11 A.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 FAMILY PREGAME NIGHT: 5 TO 7:30 P.M. Glendale Park Toe Jam Puppet Band, DJ, Face Painting, Popcorn, Fried Dough, and Hot Chocolate Fun for the Whole Family! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8:30 A.M. Everett High School Cafeteria Suggested Donation: $10, to benefit Crimson Tide Athletics Everett Recreation Center, 47 Elm Street In Memory of Janet (Connolly) O’Neill Use the QR Code to Register for the Homecoming Hustle Chelsea Street (between Spring and Cabot streets) Live Music by Whiskey-6, Food and Festivities INAUGURAL WALK OF CHAMPIONS: 12:45 P.M. Procession of Crimson Tide greats and distinguished guests from the Connolly Center to Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium FIELD DEDICATION: 1 P.M. Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium Official Dedication of the John DiBiaso Jr. Field HOMECOMING GAME: 1:30 P.M. Everett Crimson Tide vs. Lynn English WILLIAM D. HART Superintendent
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