City Hall to Have Limited Re-Opening on June 1
City Hall will return with a limited opening and many restrictions on Monday, June 1, according to City Manager Tom Ambrosino. Ambrosino has said for weeks his aspirational goal has been to open the Hall on June 1, and on…
Crossing the Stage CHS Seniors Will Get to Cross the Stage after All
After hearing from senior students and their families, Chelsea Public Schools announced this week they will offer a virtual graduation, and also a walk-in graduation where students will get to cross the stage individually at the Stadium and families will…
Quality Inn Quarantine Hotel to Close June 9
Citing financial considerations, City Manager Tom Ambrosino said they would close down the quarantine hotel partnership in Revere and begin sending any patients to Everett’s EnVision state-sponsored hotel. “The last guest will be accepted Wednesday and the hotel will close…
Bye, Bye Bottles City Gets One Step Closer to Outlawing Nip Liquor Bottles
The state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) finally ruled on the appeal by several liquor stores in Chelsea regarding the 2018 ban on nip liquor bottles – with the ABCC saying it has no jurisdiction to hear or rule on…
Collaborative Hosts Town Hall with Housing Court Chief Justice Sullivan
The Chelsea Collaborative, led by Executive Director Gladys Vega, hosted a virtual Town Hall Zoom meeting with City Manager Tom Ambrosino and Housing Court Chief Justice Timothy Sullivan and his staff. During the bilingual forum moderated by Martha Soto, the…
Honk and a Hello Citizen Car Parade Pays Tribute to Chelsea Police
There have been days when Tanaira Camacho hasn’t seen her dad as he has worked long hours in the Chelsea Police Department to make sure the city stays safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. . It is that kind of dedication…
Trial Court Partners with City of Chelsea and Chelsea Collaborative to Hold Virtual Town Meeting
1) Opening Remarks – Massachusetts Trial Court Chief Justice Paula Carey 2) Panel presentations covering the following topics: a. General City Resources –Tom Ambrosino, Chelsea City Manager b. Chelsea Police Assistance – Officer Sammy Mojica c. COVID-19 General Information…
Chelsea Councilor Damali Vidot Secures Spot on Ballot, Raises Close to $15k in Two Weeks
Two weeks ago, Chelsea City Councilor Damali Vidot announced her candidacy for the Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Suffolk District Seat, which represents Charlestown and Chelsea. Since making her virtual announcement, where more than 1,000 residents tuned in and contributed…
Firefighters Endorse Kennedy for Senate
This week the Professional FireFighters for Massachusetts (PFFM) endorsed Congressman Joe Kennedy III in his bid for U.S. Senate. Representing 12,000 firefighters across the state, PFFM is the 33rd labor organization in Massachusetts to endorse Kennedy. PFFM released their endorsement…
State Fire Marshal Urges Springing Safely into Summer
“The Memorial Day barbecue may be smaller this year,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, “but we still need to practice safe grilling as we celebrate the unofficial start of the summer season. Take a few minutes for a safety check…
FEMA Announces Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season
To address the challenges of managing disaster response and recovery efforts during this year’s hurricane season, FEMA is releasing the “COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season” to help emergency managers and public health officials best prepare for…