EVERETT , Massachusetts, has closed City Hall to the public following a cybersecurity incident that disrupted the city’s internal network and technology systems. The incident was detected on Sunday evening, with city officials beginning work alongside technology teams and cybersecurity professionals to assess the impact. The city did not specify which systems were affected.
In the wake of the incident, most non-essential operations were relocated. Only essential employees were instructed to report on Tuesday, with many working from the Connolly Center. Public safety, public works, public schools and public libraries were reported to continue normal operations, while the city indicated that further details would be provided as they become available.
The announcement emphasised that the response involved coordination with external cybersecurity experts, but it did not identify the specific systems or services impacted.