Month: February 2019
Better Bussing – MBTA Meets with Chelsea Community to Discuss Proposed Fare Hike, Projects
By Laura Plummer Chelsea residents and MBTA officials mingled at the Chelsea Senior Center on Tuesday, February 19, where the MBTA sought community feedback on three new system-wide changes on the horizon: a proposed fare hike, a bus system improvement…
Rep. Ryan Pleased with Assignments
State Rep. Dan Ryan said this week he is pleased in what is considered a step up in becoming the vice chair of the Post Audit Oversight Committee – a powerful committee that runs investigations of government operations and actually…
Simon Captures Division 2 State Long Jump Title
There is no stopping Chelsea High track star Stephanie Simon. Simon continued her spectacular junior season by winning the Division 2 state long jump title Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Track Center in Roxbury. Designated as the No. 1 seed…
City Council Considers Smart Growth for Innes Housing Development
By Adam Swift The pieces continue to fall in place for the proposed 330-unit mixed-income redevelopment of the Innes Housing Development on Central Avenue. Tuesday night, the City Council held a public meeting with state officials and developers on the…
Appreciation – Remembering Joanne Tarason
The city is mourning the loss of Joanne Tarason, a popular local business owner and highly respected community leader who touched the lives of many residents with her kindness and generosity. Mrs. Tarason died on Tuesday. She was 77. Joanne…
Keeping It in the Family DiPietro Dentistry Boasts 65 Years of Family Dental Care
By Sue Ellen Woodcock For 65 years, the DiPietro family has been offering general family dentistry to patients from Revere and around the area. Keeping the business strong today are three siblings. Dr. William DiPietro DMD, Dr. Christopher DiPietro DMD…
News Briefs
Free Ice Skating This Sunday Ice skating is a great way to stay fit and meet new people. Come watch an ice show, drink hot cocoa, and skate the afternoon with family and friends. Ice skates rental is free for…
Walsh Draws Large Crowd at JBGC Breakfast Series, Talks about Several Issues
Mayor Martin Walsh was the guest speaker at the Jordan Boys and Girls Club Breakfast Series Feb. 14 at the club’s facility in Chelsea. Walsh, who is serving his second term as mayor of Boston, drew one of the largest…
STEM Demonstration Scheduled For Parents and Kids on Saturday at CPL
Dr. Alfred Donatelli, chair of the Chemical Engineering Department at UMass/Lowell, will lead an interactive, hands-on STEM demonstration for parents and children on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at the Chelsea Public Library. The demonstration is part of the…