Brothers Victor, Edwin, and John Walker visited Everett City Hall to view the City's Black History Month exhibit, which featured them and many other notable residents throughout history. These three gentlemen, who are the sons of immigrants from Jamaica, were all born and raised in Everett and grew up in The Village. All of them would eventually answer the call to serve the public. Victor (right), the oldest brother, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1952 and served as a sergeant during the Korean War. Edwin (left), the second oldest, would also serve our country in the United States Air Force. John (middle), the youngest brother, wanted to serve in the Marines just like his older brother, but unfortunately wasn’t able due to a medical reason at the time. Instead, he became an MBTA police officer in the 1980’s and was even honored with the MBTA Customer Service Award in 1990. Whether it’s serving the community or serving our country, these gentlemen are just a few of the many incredible Everett residents who have done something remarkable.

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Street Sweeping Begins April 1

2025 Yard Waste Schedule

Hydrant Flushing to Begin April 1

Mayor's Office Community Office Hours

Legal Services Office Hours for Everett Residents

Housing & Utility Assistance

Council on Aging

Join the Council on Aging for the April Senior Social!

Tickets are available at the Connolly Center. For more information, please dial 617-349-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center.

Looking to learn something new or begin a new activity? The Council on Aging offers a variety of programming for older adults every week!

Check out the latest edition of the Golden Times to view all of the exciting programming the Council on Aging has in store for Everett's older adults!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Spotlight: Pamela Marias Arévalo

The City of Everett Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has been fortunate to have Pamela Marias Arévalo as a year-round intern provided through the City of Everett Youth Workforce Development Program. Pamela stands out as a shining example of a young person with the drive, determination, and grit to reach her goals in higher education and beyond.

From the moment she began working in the DEI Department, Pamela demonstrated that she was a leader. She has taken initiative with planning programs and supporting the efforts to make Everett a better place for all residents – especially youth and young adults. Pamela worked with the department to produce a documentary film titled "Mariposas" among many other events she has planned. The film shares the stories of Latina immigrant women who faced a multitude of hardships and challenges in order to thrive in the United States and eventually settled in Everett. Pamela took a lead as an interviewer, production coordinator, and assisted with the curation of the library exhibit displayed during Latinx Heritage Month of the same name. Additionally, both she and her mother shared their story in Mariposas. She did this while also maintaining her studies at Everett High School.

The DEI Department was able to support Pamela when applying for college. When Pamela confided in DEI Director Cathy Draine that she didn’t plan on applying to college due to a recent personal hardship, Cathy sprang into action. She worked with Pamela to finish essays and applications during winter break as deadlines approached. Pamela’s efforts are now paying off. She has been accepted into seven colleges and awarded over $300,000 in scholarships.

Pamela was born in El Salvador and came to the United States with her mother at the age of nine, fleeing violence in her home country. Her journey to the U.S. was difficult, filled with hardship and uncertainty, but it marked the beginning of her pursuit of the American dream. After arriving in Boston, she faced many challenges, including learning a new language, adjusting to multiple schools, and dealing with bullying. Despite these struggles, she remained determined to succeed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Pamela was diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a rare blood condition, adding another obstacle to her journey. However, she has continued to push forward, learning that dreams come in pieces and that each step brings her closer to the future. 

Lunch and Learn

The City of Everett held its Lunch and Learn for the month of February at Everett City Hall. This month’s program, titled “Cultural Understanding in the Workplace: Part II: Cultural Competence,” is the second in a three-part series. This month’s program focused on cultural humility and how it can be utilized in the workplace to enhance collaboration and the services that are provided by the City.

City staff were pleased to once again be joined by Bishop Regina Shearer, executive pastor of Zion Church Ministries. During the program, she engaged with City staff by encouraging attendees to think about their cultural traditions and the traditional food they consume, while also recognizing the similarities and differences that are shared. Following sharing this information with each other, Bishop Shearer connected it to the importance of understanding the different cultural traditions of coworkers to foster mutual respect and increase productivity between teams. During the presentation, open dialogue between attendees was encouraged for the purpose of learning from each other to create better understanding amongst staff for the betterment of serving constituents.



Lunch and Learn is a monthly program created and moderated by the City of Everett’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department. The program is an opportunity for City staff to come together, share ideas and experiences, and discuss new topics while enjoying lunch. The series is a part of the City’s commitment to engage, educate, and elevate.

Everett Police Department

Everett Police Chief Paul Strong, alongside his command staff, hosted a community event at the Connolly Center for residents to get to know the Chief and his team. The Chief and his staff were available to address any concerns and answer any questions asked by participants. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Everett Public Libraries

Stay up to date on what is happening at the Everett Public Libraries with the monthly EPL Newsletter! Read it on the website or sign up to get it delivered straight to your inbox!

Human Resources

The City of Everett is hiring for a variety of positions in different departments! Apply now by clicking the button below. For more information, please email Hiring@ci.everett.ma.us.

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Join the Crimson Kids program as a counselor and help make a difference in the lives of Everett's youth this summer.

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Join the Beautification Supervisor program and play a key role in keeping Everett's parks beautiful while mentoring the next generation of youth workers.

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Inspectional Services Department

The Inspectional Services Department (ISD) seeks to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the residents and visitors of Everett. This includes ensuring buildings are safe and habitable, in addition to being constructed safely. Check out the above before and after photos of a project the team helped oversee.

Planning and Development

Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced the revitalization of a long vacant parcel along Everett’s Main Street. The parcel, named Main Street Meadow, will become a neighborhood park next to the Sweetser Circle/RT 16 Rotary. This project was designed to mitigate one of the city’s hottest areas and create native habitats for birds, butterflies, and bees, while providing the public with a cool shade area to observe wildlife. The Main Street Meadow project will include the installation of sidewalks, crosswalks, seating areas, and wayfinding to enhance accessibility. Native plantings will include trees, pollinator plants, wildflowers, and sensory gardens. In addition, a gazebo, drinking fountain, trash receptacle, and information kiosk will be added.

To date, accessible sidewalks have been installed, along with two art murals created by Everett artist Jay Lapo. The sidewalks include a concrete pad for a gazebo, which is expected to be installed in the spring of 2025. Thanks to a partnership with Mystic River Watershed (MyRWA), the City was able to match funds for tree planting courtesy of a US Forest Service Urban Forestry Project. This co-sponsorship allowed the City to plant fifteen of the thirty trees at Main Street Meadow, and the remaining trees were planted at Seven Acre Park, another once underutilized and unshaded City-owned parcel. The trees help absorb stormwater run-off from the adjacent heavily-trafficked rotary and increase tree canopy. Only native trees were planted including Juniper, Columnar Oak, Lilac, and Sweetgum. The trees help to sequester carbon, improve air quality, and absorb nutrients while creating a natural barrier to reduce noise pollution. 

Continuously amending the soil is an integral part of the project, creating a healthier soil biome for the effective and safe cultivation of native plants. Tree planting and soil restoration also help to meet the City's goals of increasing previous surfaces, native habitats, and creating cooling areas within the city.

This past summer, the City worked with MyRWA on their Urban Forestry Project, collaborating with a cohort of local youth ambassadors to engage Everett youth about planting and care. This partnership allowed the City to regularly meet and work with youth ambassadors to engage with neighbors surrounding 66 Main Street.

“This project represents our commitment to creating green spaces that foster community connection and ecological restoration,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “We are proud to work alongside organizations like the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Mystic River Watershed Association, and the US Forest Service, who helped fund and bring this project to life.”

The transformation of Main Street Meadow will not only cool the area with the shade provided by gardens and trees, but will also create a destination for residents to visit, enjoy, and engage with nature and each other. “By transforming this heat island into a thriving park, we are prioritizing the health and well-being of our community, along with the local ecosystem,” added Mayor DeMaria.

The DeMaria administration has made revitalization of public parks and open spaces a top priority by rebuilding many public parks, constructing multi-use paths such as the Northern Strand Community Trail, and by creating new parks and urban forests along Everett’s extensive waterfront.



For more information about Main Street Meadow and how to get involved, please visit cityofeverett.com/mainstmeadow or contact Kate Jenkins-Sullivan, Sustainability Manager, City of Everett, 617-944-0236, kate.jenkins-sullivan@ci.everett.ma.us.

The City of Everett is one of the most densely populated communities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. With over 90% of the land covered in asphalt or buildings, the City suffers from higher temperatures during the summer months than other communities. That is why Mayor DeMaria has made it a priority to mitigate this heat island effect by increasing green spaces, tree canopy, and shaded play areas.

The Mayor recently announced the launch of a community cooling project aimed at combating rising temperatures at the Everett Recreation Center located at 47 Elm Street. The City worked with Mystic River Watershed (MyRWA), the Everett Recreation and Enrichment Department, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to upgrade an underutilized space outside the Recreation Center with cooling infrastructure and engaging enhancements. DCR planted four trees to provide essential shade, improve air quality, and contribute to the overall aesthetics of the area. A new greenhouse will be constructed to grow native plants and trees, fruits, and vegetables to address food insecurity and promote educational programs around sustainable food-growing practices. This greenhouse will serve as a valuable resource for the community, offering hands-on learning opportunities and enhancing access to fresh produce.

As part of the cooling initiative, the City will also install several water fountains and a misting station in front of the recreation center using state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program funding to help with mitigating and adaptation to climate change impacts from extreme weather, sea level rise, inland and coastal flooding, severe heat, and other climate impacts. Public access to drinking water is vital as cities are dealing with increasingly warmer temperatures each year.

The heart of the project features a vibrant mural installed by lead artist Ashley Fitzgerald, who worked with Everett High School students to envision, create, and paint the mural. Two of the students included Wicked Cool Mystic Ambassadors, Thalia Patino Molano, and Juan Soler-Ramos, who assisted in this innovative installation using heat-reflective paint. This vibrant artwork not only beautifies our community but also serves a functional purpose by reducing heat absorption. For the past two years, Everett residents Juan and Thalia have served as ambassadors for the Wicked Cool Mystic program, engaging their community to learn about how fellow residents experience and adapt to heat as our climate warms as young organizers in Everett, Thalia, and Juan have worked hard to build relationships within their community and have served as vital conduits for community voices. They have circulated surveys, attended many community events, and organized workshops about extreme heat, all of which serve to elevate stories and ideas directly from residents.

“This project embodies our commitment to sustainability, community health, and youth engagement,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “By creating these installations, we not only combat the urban heat island effect but also involve our young artists in meaningful community development.”

The City of Everett offers a variety of summer program activities, including sports camps, work programs, and summer education assistance. Many of these take place at the Rec Center. These amenities will provide much-needed relief for students and community members alike, offering a refreshing way to cool off after school or during sports activities.

Mayor DeMaria added, “With this cooling project, Everett takes an essential step towards a cooler, greener, and more inclusive community space. It reflects our dedication to not only improving the local environment but also enhancing the quality of life for all residents, particularly during the sweltering summer months.



For more information about the cooling project and upcoming community events, please contact Kate Jenkins-Sullivan, Sustainability Manager, City of Everett- Planning Department:484 Broadway, Rm 25, Everett, MA 02149, Phone: 617-944-0236, email: Kate.Jenkins-Sullivan@ci.everett.ma.us.

All are welcome to join us for these upcoming events:

The City of Everett, Alliance Security, Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc., Everett Fire Department, Everett Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, State Police Association for Massachusetts, and Tufts University Department of Public Safety, are pleased to announce their partnership in hosting G.I.R.L.S. Day 2025!

G.I.R.L.S. stands for Grit, Intelligence, Resilience, Leadership, and Strength. Through this event, the goal is to empower Everett youth girls from ages five to 14 years old to explore these typically male-dominated careers as options for them too.

Young women will participate in activities like mock crime scene investigations, visits to the fire house, physical exercises, finger printing, obstacle courses, and so much more.

Check-in

Please arrive at the Recreation Center by 9:00 a.m. to allow time for check-in.

Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs invite all veterans to a luncheon at Everett High School’s Crimson Café.

All military veterans are invited to join together at this event that will be an opportunity to learn about services and programs that are available while enjoying a lunch prepared by Everett High School Culinary students. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to connect with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs staff.



Those who would like to attend are required to reserve a spot in advance. To make a reservation, please email Director of Veterans’ Affairs Antoine Coleman at Antoine.Coleman@ci.everett.ma.us or Veterans Agent Gerri Miranda at Gerri.Miranda@ci.everett.ma.us. Alternatively, those who would like to attend can reserve a spot by calling the City of Everett Department of Veterans’ Affairs by dialing 617-394-2321 or 617-394-2320.

Mayor Carlo DeMaria invites residents of all ages to celebrate Easter and the arrival of spring at this annual event. Activities include photos with the Easter Bunny, a magic show, games, treats, face painting, petting zoo, balloon creations, live children’s entertainment, and a wonderful time for all. This fun and family-friendly celebration is open to all who wish to participate.

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