Bob Borden has a love of Chelsea Bob Borden has been a resident of Garfield Avenue for 70 years. “I came from Pearl Street in 1951 to Garfield Avenue when my mother and father bought the house for $14,500 –…
Month: July 2020
Chelsea Public School officials to unveil plans for re-opening
Some 66% of families would be willing to send students back in person The Chelsea Public Schools are beginning a whirlwind of planning and meetings starting tonight when the administration unveils its re-opening plans to the School Committee – plans…
Powerful local group sends plea to Gov. Baker
A group of 45 individuals and organizations signed on to a desperate letter to Gov. Charlie Baker for a variety of initiatives to help Chelsea stem the tide of the potential foreclosure and eviction “tidal wave,” and to provide the…
Chelsea food debit card program available for Chelsea residents
The City has released its guidelines and applications for the new Chelsea Eats food debit card, a measure meant to add dignity for residents seeking food resources and to also replace the lines for food that have been ever-present since…
Doing it right
Plans coming together for Walk-in Graduation next week Two graduations in one year will likely never be repeated, even if one was remote and online. That’s the memory Chelsea High students will have this year as they begin preparations for the…
News Briefs
CHELSEA PROSPERS CALLING ALL ARTISTS The City of Chelsea’s Chelsea Prospers program has three different opportunities for our creative residents to present their art through murals in downtown. •Painted murals – we are seeking artists able to execute their own designs…
Another step forward in realizing new housing for Innes Apartments
On Wednesday, Bill H.4368 Home Rule Petition, an Act relative to certain affordable housing in the city of Chelsea, passed in the Senate. Sponsored by Reps. Dan Ryan and RoseLee Vincent, H.4368 would exempt the redevelopment project of Chelsea’s Innes…
350 Mass Action votes to endorse Damali Vidot for State Representative of the Second Suffolk District
350 Mass Action’s State Political Team, representing chapters from across the Commonwealth, has unanimously endorsed Damali Vidot for State Representative of the Second Suffolk District. In their decision, 350 Mass Action stated that Councilor Vidot has already shown, through her…
Chelsea Curves construction look-ahead through August 8
ROUTE 1 TRAFFIC IMPACTS •ROUTE 1 NORTHBOUND: Approaching the Tobin Bridge from Boston, the work zone begins in the left lane. 2 of 3 travel lanes will be open during daytime hours (5 a.m.–10 p.m.) •ROUTE 1 SOUTHBOUND: Approaching the…
The Triant Tradition
Michael Triant named new Winthrop boys basketball coach Anyone who followed the Chelsea Fast Pitch Softball League at Carter Park or the Chelsea Summer Basketball League at Merritt Park will recognize the name “Triant.” The three brothers, George, Willie, and…