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Teachers Union Stages Walk-In
Chelsea teachers staged a “walk-in” on Monday as part of their efforts to demand what they consider to be a fair contract. Teachers, staff, educators, and community leaders rallied outside the district schools on Monday morning before walking into the…
Council Votes Against Assessment for New Vocational High School
Despite an appearance by Northeast Metropolitan Regional Technical High School Superintendent David DiBarri at a subcommittee meeting Monday night, the City Council unanimously voted to not authorize the payment of any share of the cost of a new $317 million…
Public Forums Highlight Use of Federal School Relief Funds
School officials are looking for a final round of input on how it plans to spend nearly $21 million in federal Covid-19 relief funds through the fall of 2024. Over the past week, administrators have held several public forums on…
Councillors Vote on Charter Changes
Only one charter amendment of the six proposed by City Councillors made the grade at Monday night’s council meeting. Every 10 years, the city undertakes a charter review process to make changes to the document that sets guidelines for the…
Keneice McPherson – 2018 (In Honor of 2021 Chelsea Recovery Week)
By Darlene DeVita (The following is one in a series of sneak peeks at the upcoming People of Chelsea additions by Photographer Darlene DeVita. The new work will ultimately appear on the fence of the Chelsea Public Library (CPL) this…
DiDomenico Urges Passage Of Right to Counsel Legislation
DiDomenico Urges Passage of His Right to Counsel Legislation Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico testified before the Joint Committee on Housing in support of legislation he has championed in the Massachusetts Senate for several sessions: An Act promoting housing stability and homelessness prevention in Massachusetts, also known as…
MVES Urges Seniors to Get Both Flu and COVID Vaccinations ASAP
With the flu preparing to settle in for the fall and winter, it is crucial seniors take proactive steps against the flu. Public health officials are urging Americans, especially older adults, to get their seasonal flu vaccine early this year,…
Pressley Endorses Candidates for Chelsea City Council and School Committee
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley announced her endorsement of Damali Vidot for Councillor At Large on the Chelsea City Council, Marisol Santiago for District Three Councillor, Maria Belen Power for District Eight Councillor, and Roberto Jiménez Rivera for Chelsea School Committee At…
Joseph Perlatonda Announces his Candidacy for Councilor-At-Large
Joseph Perlatonda former City councilor announces his candidacy for Councilor -At-Large. Joseph who has lived in Chelsea for the past 17 years and as a Councilor for 6 years knows what it takes to serve the residents of Chelsea. The…
The Greater Boston Labor Council Endorses Roy Avellaneda
The Greater Boston Labor Council – the umbrella labor union organization for the Boston area – has endorsed Roy Avellaneda for city council at-large in Chelsea, citing his ongoing commitment to union members and to creating an equitable economy. The…