The Massachusetts State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment has launched a new digital tool for residents in Massachusetts experiencing financial changes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. With the goal of providing relevant financial education for families, the Office of Economic…
Month: April 2020
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
MassDOT Advisory: Rt. 1 Chelsea Temporary Closures and Lane Reductions The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that beginning the first weekend of April 2020, Route 1 northbound and southbound in Chelsea will be reduced to one travel lane during five weekends in…
Obituaries 4-2-20
Dorothy Rennie Former Chelsea residentDorothy M. “Dossie” (Flavin) Rennie passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on March 13. She was 78 years old. Born and raised in Chelsea, the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Doris (Lewin) Flavin,…
Lottery sales down nearly 30 percent since beginning of March
State Lottery officials reported this week sales have dropped off steeply on lottery products across the board, and if that drop continues, it could have a major effect on Local Aid payments to cities and towns this year. That news…
Standard Setter: Gurska earns All-American honors for new college program
There are few honors in collegiate sports more prestigious or sought-after than All-American. It means you’ve been selected the best of the best among all athletes in the country for a particular season. Like Heisman Trophy winner, “All-American” is a…
Salvatore DiDomenico passes at the age of 81
Father of Sen. Sal DiDomenico, always by his son’s side There were few places and few events in the adventures that come along with being a state senator that Salvatore DiDomenico didn’t attend with his son, Sen. Sal DiDomenico, and his family.…
Legislature passes bills to help local government, restaurants
Rep. Ryan commends leaders for getting bills passed quickly The State Legislature passed several pieces of legislation over the past few days that focus on helping local businesses like restaurants by allowing liquor license holders to sell beer and wine…