Month: June 2021
Cannabis Dispensary to Be Sited at Former King Arthur’s Site
A full-service cannabis dispensary is preparing to open on the border of Everett and Chelsea in the next few months on the site of one of the most infamous adult entertainment venues in the region – a first-class operation that…
City Council Wades Into Contentious Zoning Changes Again
Kathleen Clark of Warren Avenue has had enough trauma from 80 Warren Ave., and came to the City Council for the second time in her life on Monday night to try to prevent a second round of trauma caused by…
Big Push for Non-Citizen Voting in Local Elections
After getting shot down during the Charter Review process last year, several residents appeared at Monday’s City Council meeting to support a Home Rule Petition put in by Councilor Melinda Vega Maldonado to allow non-citizens in Chelsea to be able…
Chalk Art Saturdays 2021 Here
Special to the Record Make your mark in chalk! The City of Chelsea looks forward to the community art project Chalk Art Saturdays 2021 to follow the success of Chalk Art Saturdays 2020. Last year, we encouraged the public to “join in…
Councillor-at-Large Vidot Committed to Continue to Fight for Residents
Since being elected to the Chelsea City Council as a councillor-at-large, Damali Vidot has been fighting for Chelsea residents in such important causes as housing development without displacement, supportive services for young residents, government transparency, environmental justice, and disability justice.…
Gov. Baker Announces Legislation to Make August, Sept. Sales Tax Holiday Months
The Baker-Polito Administration on Wednesday filed legislation to establish a Sales Tax Holiday for the months of August and September. This plan aims to support Main Street businesses and local economies and promote economic growth and opportunity as the Commonwealth…
Encore Boston Harbor Announces Outdoor Activations
Just in time for summer’s official kickoff, Encore Boston Harbor announces new and returning outdoor summer activations. All located on the property’s lush South Lawn, guests will enjoy brunch, live music and beer gardens. HARBORSIDE LIVE MUSIC SERIES: Thursdays starting June 24 –…
Ryan Brings Voting Bills to House Floor
Joint Election Laws Chairman, State Rep. Dan Ryan, representing Charlestown and Chelsea, was busy on the House floor the first full week of June. On Thursday, June 10, in an effort to meet a statutory deadline, Ryan brought a bill…
Traffic Impacts for Railroad Crossing Work in Chelsea
The MBTA is building a new, fully accessible Chelsea Commuter Rail station next to the final SL3 stop in Chelsea. When complete, the new station will connect the Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Lines to the SL3. While building the new station,…