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Month: May 2023
GreenRoots Organizes Earth Day Clean-Up And Celebration
Large Turnout for International Workers’ Day March
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Monday, May 1, hundreds of people gathered together to march from East Boston to Chelsea City Hall to celebrate International Workers’ Day and fight for justice for workers throughout the country. Just after 4 p.m.,…
City Working on First Urban Forestry Program
The city is moving forward with its first urban forestry program, working with local partners to improve air quality and the quality of life for Chelsea residents. “The city, under the leadership of the Chelsea City Council, has been striving…
Planning Board Updated on City Zoning Efforts
Housing and Economic Development Director Alex Train held a wide-ranging discussion with the Planning Board about his department’s roles and responsibilities at last week’s board meeting. One of the major areas of discussion was the status of the city’s plans…
Skate Park Plans Underway for Creekside Common
The Chelsea Youth Commission is behind the city’s plans to develop a skate park at Creekside Common Park that could be in place by the end of the year. The small skate park area could just be a temporary home…
City Initiates Project To Alleviate Traffic Congestion, Poor Air Quality Along Marginal and Williams Streets
Although it’s a major gateway to Chelsea, the intersection of Pearl and Marginal Streets is the site of frequent safety issues and traffic congestion that generate air pollution, due to regional traffic and outdated infrastructure. The City of Chelsea, through…
Garcia and House Pass FY24 Budget, Makes Investments To Support Families
Last Week the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget. This budget responds to the needs of residents and makes targeted investments that provide support for families across the Commonwealth. Funded at $56.2 billion, the House’s…
Local Coalition Opposes End to COVID State of Emergency
The May 1st Coalition of Chelsea, East Boston, and Everett released a statement in advance of May Day opposing the end of the Covid-19 state of emergency by the state and federal governments on May 11. “During the height of…
Lime in Chelsea Set To Participate in Bakes for Breast Cancer
Lime, at 73 Winnisimmet St., is proud to announce its participation in Bakes for Breast Cancer’s signature annual event, Bakes for Breast Cancer Massachusetts. The event is returning for its twenty-fourth year from Friday, May 12 through Thursday, May 18,…