Message From Mayor Carlo DeMaria

Hello Everett,

As we welcome the month of April, it's time to embrace the renewal that comes with spring. The days are getting longer, flowers are beginning to bloom, and there's a fresh energy in the air. It's the perfect opportunity to reflect on new beginnings, growth, and the strength of our community.

We had some exciting events this month, such as the fourth annual G.I.R.L.S. Day event. This event is always a favorite because not only does it bring together so many public safety agencies, but it provides young women the opportunity to explore careers in these fields that are typically male-dominated. It was also great to celebrate Easter and the arrival of spring with so many of you at the Recreation Center. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the events we hosted in April and making them a tremendous success.

This month, we are excited to announce that registrations are now open for this year's Crimson Kids Summer Program. I encourage parents to check out what we have to offer in this program that is an excellent opportunity to keep children ages six through 13 engaged in fun activities during summer break. More information about this program can be found in this newsletter.

As always, don't hesitate to reach out to my office if you have any questions or concerns. My team and I are ready to assist you as best as we can. Also, please share this newsletter with friends, family, and neighbors. We hope this will be a great way for residents to stay engaged with what is happening in our community and informed about the programs, initiatives, and events we have to offer.

Thanks for reading!

The Everett community gathered at the Recreation Center for games, treats, entertainment, and more

The City of Everett recently hosted the Easter Spring Fling with hundreds of attendees gathered at the Recreation Center to celebrate Easter and the arrival of spring.



The annual event offered treats and fun activities for all to participate in. There were various activities for young attendees to enjoy like games and a live petting zoo to interact with animals like bunnies, goats, and ducklings in the Recreation Center.

The gym was turned into a fun house with plenty of treats and goodie bags, face painting, art activities, balloon creations, and memorable photos with the Easter Bunny. Davey the Clown kept children entertained with plenty of tricks and interactive fun. Toe Jam Puppet Band got children and families involved in their musical performance with props and fun songs. There was certainly no shortage of fun for all.

Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about Everett's Department of Veterans' Affairs and the services that are available

The City of Everett recently hosted a luncheon for veterans at the Everett High School Crimson Café.

Those who attended had the opportunity to learn about services and programs that are available while enjoying a lunch prepared by Everett High School Culinary students. Additionally, attendees had a chance to connect with the City’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs staff.

Following remarks from City officials, attendees were served food prepared by Everett High School Culinary students and faculty. Residents can get in touch with the Veterans' Affairs Department by reaching out to Director Antoine Coleman by dialing 617-394-2320 or emailing Antoine.Coleman@ci.everett.ma.us.

Over 100 girls ages 5 through 14 explored careers in public safety

The City of Everett shared with over 100 girls ages 5-14 the power, importance, and strength of women in public safety at the fourth annual G.I.R.L.S. Day.

The event, which was in partnership with Alliance Security, Cataldo Ambulance Service, Everett Fire Department, Everett Police Department, Everett Public Schools, Massachusetts State Police, State Police Association for Massachusetts, and Tufts University Department of Public Safety, demonstrated to participants that there are women just like them who serve in public safety and that these careers are options for them too.

Grit, intelligence, resilience, leadership, and strength are the five themes that are prevalent throughout the event. Each group, separated by age range, participated in learning labs to view demonstrations and participate in activities like collecting clues, learning about fire equipment, a K-9 demonstration, an obstacle course, learning about what police officers, firefighters, and paramedics do, and more. Led by female police officers and firefighters, the groups cycled between different areas of Everett High School where participants would find various activities to learn about careers in public safety.



During the day, participants were provided with free lunch and also given swag bags to take home with them, which included various items from each partnering public safety department that collaborated on the event.

Elected officials, City staff, and community members gathered at the Connolly Center for a luncheon

The City of Everett recently joined with residents and elected officials to celebrate Women’s History Month at the second annual Dorothy Martin Long Women’s History Month Luncheon at the Connolly Center.

Named after Dorothy Martin Long, the luncheon celebrated the visions, voices, and impact of women as part of the City’s celebration of Women’s History Month. Long, who was a lifelong Everett resident, had a significant impact on the Everett community through public service and her passion for volunteering. Her volunteerism included work with organizations such as the Malden YMCA and Mystic Valley Elder Services, as well as Housing Families, Inc., where she dedicated 16 years tutoring homeless children. For those efforts, she was honored in 2018 at Gillette Stadium as a Patriot's Difference Maker. Long served on the Everett School Committee and was elected Commissioner of the Everett Charter Commission, where she led a team effort to re-write and modernize the City’s constitution. She also served on the City’s Diversity and Equity Task Force and was on the Board of Directors of the Devens School, along with being an Election Warden in the City of Everett.

The City of Everett’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Cathy Draine, who served as emcee of the event, was pleased to welcome this year’s keynote speaker Kristy Anderson Magras, who is currently a school counselor at Malden High School and a proud native of Malden. She has also worked with at-risk and housing-insecure youth and served as a mentor for the YWCA’s “WorkSmart” program, which helps ensure vulnerable students have access to quality post-secondary education and employment opportunities.

In addition to Magras, speakers at the luncheon included Mayor Carlo DeMaria and State Representative Joe McGonagle. During the ceremony, longtime Everett community member Jay Holt was recognized for recently being nominated by Rep. McGonagle and honored by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Caucus at the annual “Black Excellence on the Hill” event at the State House. As the ceremony closed, attendees were invited to enjoy a free meal.

“Thank you all for a wonderful time at such an important event to ensure that Dorothy Martin Long's legacy will be forever remembered here in Everett,” said Mayor DeMaria. “I’d also like to thank everyone who helped make this event a successful celebration of the achievements and contributions of women to our community and around the world.”

All are welcome to share feedback on what they'd like to see in the community benefits agreement for the potential stadium project

Mayor Carlo DeMaria is seeking public input from residents, businesses, community organizations, and any other stakeholders at a community meeting on Wednesday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m., at the Edward G. Connolly Center (90 Chelsea Street).

Those who attend will be able to view potential design plans and learn more about the potential stadium project in a presentation by representatives of the New England Revolution. Additionally, those who attend will have the opportunity to share with Mayor DeMaria and his team what community benefits they would like to see in the community benefits agreement from the potential stadium project.

“I’d like everyone who attends this meeting to assume that this project is definitely happening for the purpose of gathering as much feedback as we can about what our community would like to see in a community benefits agreement for this potential development,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “This is just the beginning of what will be a vast public discussion, and we look forward to continuing to work with the Kraft Group to ensure this project is beneficial to the Everett community.”



Following the first official meeting between the City of Everett and the Kraft Group, it was determined that the May 1 deadline to negotiate a community benefits agreement was unattainable and that a mediator would assist in the process. Comments shared by attendees of this meeting may be considered as part of that negotiation.

A great opportunity for residents to keep their property neat and tidy

Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett’s 2025 yard waste pickup schedule. Every year, the City is proud to offer this service as an option for residents to keep their properties neat and tidy. This year’s schedule will begin in March and end in December.

Yard waste will be collected on the same day as a resident’s trash and recycling day. Whenever a scheduled collection day falls on an observed holiday, that day’s collection and all remaining collections for the week will be delayed by one day. For example, Friday’s collection will be on Saturday.

When disposing of yard waste, please follow these rules:

1.     Items must be placed curbside no later than 7 a.m. to ensure pick-up.

2.     Plastic bags, large branches, rocks, dirt or broken pots will NOT be accepted.

3.     Only clean yard waste packaged in brown paper bags or in barrels that have the City “yard waste” stickers placed on the outside of the receptacle will be picked up.

4.     “Yard waste” stickers are for barrels only. Stickers are not needed for brown paper bags. Yard waste stickers are available at the Constituent Services desk on the first floor of Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway.

5.     Clean yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves and small branches (tied, not taped).

For large branch removal, please call 617-394-2270 or 311 to schedule an appointment for the City mulcher truck.

Dates for 2025 Yard Waste Pickup:

· March: week of Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4.

· April: week of Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18; and Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 2.

· May: week of Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16; and week of Tuesday, May 27 through Saturday, May 31 (note: Monday will not have a pickup due to the holiday and pickup will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week).

· June: week of Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13; and week of Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27.

· July: week of Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11; and week of Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25.

· August: week of Monday, August 4 through Friday, August 8; and week of Monday, August 18 through Friday, August 22.

· September: week of Tuesday, September 2 through Saturday, September 6 (note: Monday will not have a pickup due to the holiday and pickup will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week); week of Monday, September 15 through Friday, September 19; and week of Monday, September 29 through Friday, October 3.

· October: Tuesday, October 14 through Saturday, October 18 (note: Monday will not have a pickup due to the holiday and pickup will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week); and week of Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31.

· November: Monday, November 10 through Saturday, November 15 (note: Monday will have a regularly scheduled pickup. However, Tuesday will not have a pickup due to the holiday and pickup will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week); and Monday, November 24 through Saturday, November 29 (note: Monday through Wednesday will have a regularly scheduled pickup. However, Thursday will not have a pickup due to the holiday and pickup will be delayed for the rest of the week).

· December: Monday, December 8 through Friday, December 12; and Monday, December 22 through Saturday, December 27 (note: Monday through Wednesday will have a regularly scheduled pickup. However, Thursday will not have a pickup due to the holiday and pickup will be delayed for the rest of the week).

The full calendar can be viewed and referenced again at any time by visiting:

A Chance for Residents to Meet with the Mayor's Office

Want to share questions, concerns, or thoughts with the City of Everett? Connect with the Office of Mayor DeMaria at the Parlin Memorial Library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every other Wednesday. To know when the next office hours will be held, please visit the City of Everett's online calendar. Questions? Call 617-944-0210 or email Phil.Massa@ci.everett.ma.us.

Office hours take place every third Thursday of the month

The City of Everett is hosting Housing Families, Inc. for legal services office hours for Everett residents every third Thursday of the month from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Everett City Hall (484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149) on the second floor, Room 25.

A range of services are offered, including:

• Assistance with paperwork for court.
• Limited representation.
• Full representation.
• Advocacy.
• Eviction defense.
• Brief advice.
• Referrals.

No appointment is required and walk-ins are welcome.

Office hours for Everett residents in need of rental or utility assistance

CONNECT at the Neighborhood Developers and the City of Everett have partnered to offer dedicated office hours for residents in need of rental or utility assistance every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Everett City Hall (484 Broadway) in Room 27, which is attached to Room 25 on the second floor.

A resident should attend if:

• You have received a notice to quit or a court notice stating you need to leave your home.
• You have received a shutoff notice from your utilities.
• You need to move urgently due to a housing crisis.
• You are currently without a permanent home.

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City of Everett and DCR Team Up to Plant Trees at Housing Authority Properties

Register for Crimson Kids Summer Program

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