EV RETEVT V E ER T Vol. 34, No.50 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, December 12, 2025 Everett kicks off the Holidays with annual Christmas Tree Lighting Hundreds gathered in Everett Square as the mayor and family fl ipped the switch to light the tree Special to Th e Advocate T he City of Everett hosted the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday, Dec. 5, at Everett Square in celebration of the holiday season. The City spread holiday cheer with many fun and free activities, including live performances, hayrides, train rides, holiday characters, face painting, balloon creations, food, giveaways and even a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus directly from the North Pole. The jolly couple paraded down Broadway, led by the Everett Police and Fire Departments and Everett High School’s award-winning band. Following the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, they sang some holiday songs on the big stage and then made their way to the Parlin Memorial Library to take photos with attendees. In addition to the holiday spirit made the night truly special,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Everett’s Christmas cheer was on full display, and we couldn’t have asked for a more joyful way to kick off the season. I’d like to thank all of the sponsors, participants, volunteers and everyone who attended for making this event another tremendous success. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Everett.” All of the upcoming City of Mayor Carlo and First Lady Stacy DeMaria and their children Carlo, Caroline and Alexandra are shown at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday. (Photos courtesy City of Everett) festive activities, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and family threw the switch and lit up the beautiful Christmas tree to spread holiday cheer throughout the community. 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 “Seeing our community come together smiling, laughing and sharing in the Everett events can be found by visiting the events calendar on the City website at cityofeverett.com. Residents can also follow the offi cial social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X to stay updated. Facebook: /cityofeverettma. Instagram: @cityofeverettma. X: @EverettGov_MA. All are welcome to attend the upcoming events. SEE PAGES 8-9 2026 Resident Parking Sticker Program begins Jan. 2 with new changes Residents will need to apply to receive a Resident Sticker, as the City will no longer mail them automatically T he Office of the Parking Clerk is pleased to announce the offi cial start of the 2026 Resident Parking Sticker Program. Beginning Friday, January 2, vehicle owners must submit an application to obtain their 2026 resident parking sticker. Please note that stickers will no longer be automatically mailed to residents who have applied and received a sticker before. To receive a 2026 sticker, Everett residents must take action by one of the following methods: · Apply online at epay.cityhallsystems.com. · Call Constituent Services at 617-394-2270 or visit City Hall (484 Broadway), Room 13, for in-person assistance. · Call City Hall Systems at 508381-5455. Please note that to be approved, the vehicle must be registered in Everett and in good standing. Stickers will not be issued for vehicles with overdue parking tickets or unpaid excise taxes. If you receive an email indicating that your address is not recognized, the Collector’s OfPARKING STICKER | SEE PAGE 22
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