Maria Di Vasta She Will Be Greatly Missed by All Who Loved Her Maria (Colaruotolo) Di Vasta entered eternal rest Sunday morning, February 12 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Home in Danvers, surrounded by the love and comfort of her…
Month: February 2023
Heart Makes Its Presence Felt: CPD, La Colaborativa Team Up To Assist Chelsea Residents in Emergencies
A new task force in Chelsea, HEART (High Risk Emergency Action Relocation Team) – a collaborative effort between the Chelsea Police Department, led by Chief Keith Houghton and La Collaborativa, led by Executive Director Gladys Vega – was tested immediately…
DiDomenico Joins Mothers Out Front Rally For Climate Justice
Crossing Guard Recognized for Exemplary Service
School crossing guards don’t usually get the recognition they deserve for being out in all weather making sure students make it safely to and from school on the busy city streets. But at last week’s meeting, the School Committee presented…
Concerns Raised About Vocational School Project
Last year, the School Committee, City Council, and Chelsea voters opposed plans to build a new $317 million Northeast Metropolitan Technical Vocational High School in Wakefield. The 12 member communities of the vocational school district voted on funding for the…
Traffic Commission Approves Making Broadway Bus Lane Permanent
The city’s Traffic and Parking Commission approved making the bus and bike lane on Broadway permanent. The request was initially made by former City Manager Thomas Ambrosino in a letter dated Sept. 28, 2022. “The goal is to make permanent…
News in Brief
240K Grant to Fund High School Student Internships The MassHire Metro North Workforce Board (MNWB) was awarded $240,000 through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Connecting Activities grant to fund 160 high school students in high-quality STEM internships with local employers.…
Dr. Neville Plans Chelsea Research Festival for May 18 at Chelsea High School
Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Neville has it all well covered on the Chelsea Research Festival website. Under the category of goals for the second annual Festival which will take place on May 18 at Chelsea High, the esteemed Boston College doctoral…
Healey-Driscoll Announce Appointments to the State Veterans’ Homes Council
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the appointment of seven members to the Veterans’ Homes Council. Established through a 2022 law aimed at strengthening the governance of veterans services in the Commonwealth, the Council is an advisory body that makes recommendations to the…
Councilors Introduce Resolution in Support of Forbes Proposal
The future of the 17.7-acre Forbes waterfront property is still up in the air, as a group of local non-profits continue to work together to purchase the property as a site for future affordable housing, green space, and waterfront access…