Month: July 2021
Chelsea Heritage Mural in Process, to be Installed in Fall
A massive mural detailing points and people in the history of Chelsea – from the Battle of Chelsea Creek to the 2020 pandemic food relief efforts – is currently being worked on by noted muralist David Fichter in his studio,…
Gallery 456 to Hold Art Show from Boston Area Mask Initiative
The latest exhibit at Gallery 456 celebrates two collaborations sparked by the pandemic. Early into the crisis in 2020 volunteer sewers coming together as the Boston Area Mask Initiative (BAMI) leapt into action when commercial masks were impossible to find. …
TND to Develop Project Near Silver Line
The Neighborhood Developers (TND) had purchased a previously-permitted project on Cottage Street – the first development permitted that faces the Silver Line and not the street – from developer Greg Antonelli for $4.5 million. TND Director Rafael Mares said they…
Appreciation: Musician, Chelsea High Graduate Alan Andrade Dies at 56
When the Chelsea High Class of 1982 needed someone to step up and organize its 35th Class Reunion, Alan Andrade answered the call of his classmates. Nanci Macomber knew in her heart that it was her popular classmate that could…
Jiménez to Run for Re-Election To At-Large School Committee
Roberto Jiménez-Rivera announces he will seek re-election for School Committee Member, At-Large. The following is his statement: Serving as your School Committee member is one of the biggest privileges of my life, particularly during this pandemic. I have fought to…
State Legislators Secure Necessary Funding For Triangle, Inc.’s School to Career Program
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the disability community by funding the expenses for Triangle, Inc.’s School to Career Program line item in the FY 2022 budget. The $200,000 line item allocation will allow for sustainable services…
People of Chelsea: Ron Silverstein and Carl Iraola – Jack’s Men Shop, Closed March, 2020. What Timing!
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…
People’s Memorial Project Opens Community Dialogue on Public Monuments
Artist Cedric “Vise 1” Douglas brings his forward-looking vision for the future of memorials and monuments in the United States to Chelsea this summer. “The People’s Memorial Project”, a pop-up public video projection installation, is a creative approach to facilitate…
State Affordable Housing Funding Round Includes 25 Sixth St. Project
One of the most critical food security locations in the City over the past year has been funded by the state for what it was always to become – an affordable housing rental and home ownership development. While La Colaborativa…