By Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley As a people, community, and as a nation we are being forced into a stance of social distancing to ward off a potential health disaster. Even as we embrace a methodology of physical isolation, we must…
Month: March 2020
Letter to the Editor
The Best for Chelsea Dear Editor: Many will be aware that Chelsea Council President Roy Avellaneda recently announced the appointments to the Charter Review Committee. As long-term residents and homeowners actively involved in our community, it is our honor to…
Uncrowned Champion: Cancellation of Nationals Denies Track Star Simon a Chance to Defend
Chelsea High senior Stephanie Simon would have been one of the clear-cut favorites in this past weekend’s new Balance National Championships in New York City. As a defending national long jump champion, reigning state triple jump champion and a Division…
Chelsea Public School to close Friday, other measures contemplated
City Hall to stay open but with a skeleton crew The City and Chelsea Public Schools announced that school will be canceled tomorrow, March 13, due to the COVID-19 concerns and other measures will be contemplated as things go forward. City…
St. Patrick’s Day Roast
Cultural Celebration
Clark Avenue School Closed Wednesday on Covid-19 Precautions School Re-opened after Deep Cleaning
Acting with an abundance of caution, Supt. Almi Abeyta closed the Clark Avenue School on Wednesday, March 11, over concerns about an adult staff member who had traveled to Italy and wasn’t feeling well. After a deep-cleaning of the school…
MBTA Hears Concerns in Chelsea
The MBTA held a public meeting last week at City Hall seeking input on its public engagement plan that at times became an opportunity for T customers to speak up on the variety of issues they see with transit service.…
Charter Committee Picks Raise Some Complaints
The City’s new Charter Review Committee is in place, although some questioned the representative makeup of that committee at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Once every 10 years, the City Council establishes a special committee to review the charter and…
Council Doubles down on Sanctuary City Status
The City Council reaffirmed Chelsea’s status as a Sanctuary City Monday night, but not without some dissent and heated moments. The Council ultimately voted 9-2 to reaffirm its 2007 designation of Chelsea as a Sanctuary City, with District 1 Councillor…