Thousands of mail-in votes have been requested and hundreds have been cast in-person already for the Sept. 1 Primary Election as mail-in and in-person voting options have brought excitement to campaigns for U.S. Senate and State Representative in Chelsea and…
Month: August 2020
Virtual Taste of Chelsea set for September 14
The Taste of Chelsea, one of the premier events on the city’s social calendar for the past 16 years, will be virtual next month. Under the leadership of Joseph Vinard and the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, the “Tastes” have consistently…
Ambrosino confident governor will consider Chelsea’s unique situation
City Manager Tom Ambrosino said he is confident Gov. Charlie Baker will consider the extraordinary costs that Chelsea has borne in the next round of state and federal funding – saying the governor has been supportive with testing and the…
Carter Street, Everett Avenue intersection project moves forward
The intersection of Carter Street and Everett Avenue is one of the busiest traffic areas in Chelsea. Chelsea High School is the main landmark, with students entering and exiting the school on to both streets. The popular Floramo’s Restaurant is…
Quincy company comes in with massive redevelopment of Stop & Shop site
The new owners of the Stop & Shop store and land on the Parkway straddling the Everett/Chelsea line have proposed a massive redevelopment of the site, with 800 rental housing units and retail offerings that may or may not include…
Obituaries 08-26-2020
Richard MastalerzJuly 7, 1953 – August 7, 2020 Richard Mastalerz, 67, passed away on August 7 at his home in Tavares, Florida. Born and raised in Chelsea, a beloved son of the late Walter and Shirley (Darish) Mastalerz, Richie attended local Chelsea…
Councilor Vidot cites leadership and values as key contrast in final week of the campaign
Damali Vidot, Chelsea City Councilor At-Large and current candidate for State Representative of Charlestown and Chelsea is using the last six days to make a final pitch to voters in Charlestown, and turn out for voters in Chelsea. “The response…
Markey for Senate campaign foregoes door knocking during Get-Out-The-Vote this election
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Massachusetts and the country, the Ed Markey for U.S. Senate campaign is prioritizing the health and safety of voters and volunteers, and will continue the policy of not engaging in door knocking this…
City Councilor Lopez and School Committee member Santiago endorse Joe Gravellese
Chelsea City Councilor Enio Lopez and Chelsea School Committee member Marisol Santiago announced their endorsements for Joe Gravellese this week in the 16th Suffolk District State Representative race (Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus). Early voting is underway in the Democratic Primary,…
Letters to the Editor
I support Dan Ryan To the Editor, As a lifelong resident and active member of the Chelsea community, I am proud to support my friend, Daniel J. Ryan, as the Democratic nominee for State Representative in the 2nd Suffolk District. I…