Month: February 2023
Concerns Raised About Traffic From Innes Construction
Several City Councilors are concerned about the traffic impacts of the Innes Development project. At last week’s meeting, District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero introduced an order requesting Interim City Manager Ned Keefe update the council on the demolition of the…
Additional Residential Units Sought for Former Y
The owner of the former YMCA building on Shurtleff Street is seeking to add five new additional residential units to the first floor of the building. Chelsea Commons at 207 Shurtleff St. provides affordable housing units for men, with wraparound…
EBNHC Introducing the Office of the Patient Advocate
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Equity is one of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) biggest focuses this year in all facets. With equity in mind and to improve patient service, the EBNHC is creating the Office of the Patient…
Filmmaking Classes Offered for Local Youth
Do you know a child or teen who loves movies? TV? Telling stories? Do you know a creative young person? Apollinaire Play Lab is offering filmmaking classes, beginning March 4, for ages 6-9 and 10-14. New to the Apollinaire Play…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Endicott College Announces Local Dean’s List Students Endicott College, the first college in the U.S. to require internships of its students, is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 Dean’s List students. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a…
Storefront Upgrades Arriving Soon Downtown
The City of Chelsea’s Department of Housing and Community Development, under the leadership of Chelsea City Council, is pleased to announce that the Storefront Improvement Program is supporting eight downtown small businesses with signage, lighting, awning, and facade upgrades. Funded…
Several Forums Scheduled for Downtown Broadway Project
Several meetings are scheduled in the coming month related to the Downtown Broadway project, including a MassDOT design hearing on March 9, and a forum geared toward small businesses on Feb. 23. The community session for small businesses is on…
Licensing Commission Soliciting Feedback on Marijuana Licenses
The Chelsea Licensing Commission is soliciting feedback from the public on how it issues retail marijuana licenses in the city. The city currently has three active licenses, and thanks to the recent census, there are three more licenses that are…
Northeast Metro Tech Students Rebuild Kiosks for Woburn Trails and Conservation Areas
Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to announce that Northeast Metro Tech Carpentry students repaired and rebuilt four kiosks to welcome visitors to conservation areas in Woburn. Carpentry students gained experience repairing, rebuilding and restoring the kiosks while working as a…