Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to fund innovative programs that promote the health, well-being, and independence of older adults and to complement or supplement the support activities of primary caregivers. Areas of focus…
Month: May 2021
First Bald Eagle Death in Massachusetts from Rodenticides Confirmed
MassWildlife officials recently confirmed that a bald eagle has died from second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide (SGAR) poisoning. While documented elsewhere, this is the first confirmed case of an eagle dying from rodenticide poisoning in Massachusetts. MassWildlife officials recently confirmed that a bald…
Global Security Firm Enters Consent Agreement With Suffolk DA Rollins
Sweeping changes in training of guards and Special Police Officers hired by a subsidiary of the global security firm Securitas, as well as how the company retains records are part of an innovative pretrial probation consent agreement between the giant…
Chelsea School Update
District Updates Last week was a week of celebration and appreciation. On Friday, May 7, 2021, it was School Lunch Hero Day. The CPS thanked its hard working, dedicated, amazing food service staff with flowers, cake, and a card full…
Get That Shot!
The idea of “vaccine hesitancy” is a relatively new phenomenon in our country. For those of the Baby Boom generation, there never was any question about getting shots for all kinds of childhood and adult communicable diseases. Vaccines, along with…
Letters to the Editor
New Chelsea Fireworks Ordinance Dear Editor, I read in the May 6, 2021 ‘Chelsea Record’ that the City Council voted 9-0 “to ban fireworks with intent to enforce.” I commend and thank the City Council for this action. As a…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Begin Stanley Cup Finals
The National Hockey League announced the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Series between the No. 3 seed Boston Bruins and No. 2 seed Washington Capitals will be hosted by the Capitals on Saturday, May 15 at 7:15pm. Game 1…
Obituaries 05-13-2021
JoAnn Fabrizio March 27, 1947 – May 8, 2021 JoAnn (Fiore) Fabrizio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8 in her Chelsea Home. Born, raised and a lifelong resident of Chelsea, she was the beloved daughter of the late Albert A.…
Markey, Pressley Visits Chelsea
Nantucket Lightship Returns Home After Seven Months in Chelsea Dry Dock
After seven months in a Chelsea dry dock undergoing extensive restorations and maintenance the Nantucket Lightship has returned to its home port along East Boston’s Waterfront near Piers Park. Since 2009, Eastie has played host to this national treasure and…