More than 14 artists, two coordinators and a host of contributing residents will be part of a massive painted and wheat-paste mural effort throughout the downtown area this month – and effort that started last weekend and continues full speed…
Three-Alarm Fire on High Street Prompts Heart Attack in Man
A three-alarm fire at 21 High St. on Sept. 18 challenged firefighters, but also caused the elderly homeowner to exit the house and collapse in cardiac arrest – which he later died from at CHA Everett hospital. Around 4:30 p.m.,…
Councilors Fund Diversity and Inclusion office
The City Council voted Monday night by an 11-0 margin to create a diversity, equity, and inclusion office at City Hall. Councillor-at-Large Leo Robinson and District 8 Councillor Calvin Brown originally proposed the order to launch and fund ($252,000 for…
Chelsea Schools to Debut Online Learning Centers Start at CHS on Sept. 28
Students have literally been knocking at the doors of Chelsea High School (CHS) to try to get back to school over the past week, and in response to an overwhelming need from parents who have to be at work, the…
Ryan Ready to Help Communities Get Back on Their Feet
This year’s Primary Election was one to remember, and with State Rep. Dan Ryan prevailing in the vote – and no challenger on the ballot in November – he said he is thinking about his next term and noted it…
News Briefs
Outdoor Dining Extended Outdoor Dining Permits have been extended until Dec. 31, but all licensees must seek an extension. It is not automatic. All the licensee has to do is call Naomi Libran or email her. 617.466. 4152 – [email protected] . Chelsea Eats…
State Issues Fine for Vidot Campaign Misstep With DPW Director
The state Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) issued a ruling against the Damali Vidot for State Representative campaign this week for a misstep in the endorsement of DPW Director Fidel Maltez, but Vidot alleges the complaint on the…
Police Investigating Another Shooting This Week
Chelsea Police are actively investigating a shooting on Wednesday morning around 1:50 a.m. on Burma Road – a shooting where a 27-year-old man was hit in the lower leg. Police responded to the scene and discovered an unidentified person had…
CHS AD Alpert Announces That Fall Sports Season Is Canceled
Chelsea High Director of Athletics has announced that the fall sports season has been canceled and moved to the “Fall 2” season in February, 2021. Chelsea is considered to be in the state’s COVID-19 red (higher risk) zone and it…
Appreciation: SJC Chief Justice Ralph Gants Was a Friend to Chelsea
The sudden passing of Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) Chief Justice Ralph Gants came as a shock to most in Chelsea on Sept. 14, as he was a frequent visitor in his tenure and had a distinct interest in making justice…
Baker Urges Massachusetts Residents to Get a Flu Shot This Year
By Lauren Bennett Governor Charlie Baker held a press conference at the CVS on Washington St. in Roslindale on September 17 to urge Massachusetts residents to get a flu shot this year. Baker received his flu shot as well. “With…
Jenifer Lee LaSala Named Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Emerging Leaders Graduate Expanding Her Brand in Boston and Worcester
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Jennifer Lee LaSala – a Chelsea High graduate – the 2020 Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Massachusetts and New England. LaSala founded her first business in 2011 when she was 17 years…