By Beth Konto The 23,000-member AFT Massachusetts today released the following statement fromÊAFT Massachusetts President Beth Kontos: “The last year has been incredibly difficult for students, for educators, and for parents, but the light at the end of the tunnel…
Month: May 2021
Obituaries 05-20-2021
Evelyn Anne Cummings Accomplished Artist Evelyn Anne (King) Cummings succumbed to her fight with Parkinson’s on May 4, 2021. Born in Chelsea on June 25, 1939, to Ambrose and Rachel King, originally of Newfoundland, Evelyn grew up in Chelsea and…
Garcia-Vega Sisters Look to Run a Slate in District 7
As Nomination Papers have become available for elected office in recent weeks, two names that will likely hit the ballot in District 7 this fall might look a little similar. In fact, they will be identical, and that’s because Tanairi…
Planning Department, Chelsea Prospers Light a Fun Summer Path
Members of the Planning Department and Chelsea Prospers appeared before the Traffic Commission on Tuesday night to paint a picture – in the most literal sense – of fun outdoor events and improvements that are coming to Chelsea Square and…
Neville Testifies on Adoptees’ Access to Birth Certificates Legislation
Chelsea resident Sarah Neville, a doctoral candidate in Social Work at Boston College, testified during a state hearing Monday in support of a bill that would grant equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts. Sen.…
Power of Recovery Opens in Revere
City and state officials joined the Powers brothers for the grand opening of a brand-new addiction and recovery treatment center in the Citizens Bank building on Broadway Tuesday. Matty Powers is the CEO of the Power of Recovery company that…
Encore Boston Harbor Sets Record Again
Encore Boston Harbor reported record earnings during an investor call on Monday, with the casino and hotel leading all other Wynn properties in the first quarter of 2021. While all eyes were on the Macau (China) properties, which is typically…
Sumner Tunnel Swing Lane Reactivated; Truck Crashes Into Gates on Opening Day
MassDOT reactivated the Sumner Tunnel ‘swing lane’ Monday morning and State Police have already confirmed that one vehicle has crashed into the swing lane gates. The swing lane is a traffic calming measure that closes the center lane into the…
People of Chelsea: Margaret Hernandez and 2-Year-Old Son Gabriel and Friend Andy Ramon
By Darlene DeVita The following is one in a series of sneak peeks at the upcoming People of Chelsea additions by Photographer Darlene DeVita. The new work will ultimately appear on the fence of the Chelsea Public Library (CPL) this…
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Chelsea Public Library Programs Grab and Go Craft Kits The Bear Hat craft kits are available while supplies last. Pick up times are: *Monday, Tuesday, and Friday – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Wednesday and Thursday – 10 a.m. to 7…