Homeowners in Chelsea can expect to see a modest increase in their property tax bills next year. The City Council held a subcommittee on conference meeting on the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rate on Monday night and heard a presentation…
Month: November 2023
Vega Addresses Marijuana License Questions
Gladys Vega appeared before the Licensing Commission last week to address concerns about the future of a recreational marijuana establishment proposed for 320 Revere Beach Parkway. Vega, the executive director of La Colaborativa, is one of the principles of Vida…
Veterans’ Home Hearing Continues
The ZBA continued the public hearing on the public-private Veterans’ Home in Chelsea redevelopment project at its meeting on Tuesday night. “The Board was not expected to have the minimum number of members required to vote on the matter,” stated…
La Colaborativa Receives Funding From Project Bread’s “Pathways To Change”
La Colaborativa has been awarded $6,500 to support projects centered around community engagement and dialogues. The “Pathways to Change” grant program, launched by Project Bread in 2023, creates opportunities to connect and to elevate community and individual voices, expertise, and…
Licensing Commission Takes Up Video Issues
Over the past several months, the Licensing Commission has been faced with more issues concerning working surveillance cameras for licensees than it has complaints about over-serving or rowdy behavior at local establishments. At last week’s monthly meeting, the commission called…
City Council and School Committee Seeking Northeast Metro Tech School Committee Member
The Chelsea City Council and School Committee are seeking interested candidates to fill a vacancy on the Northeast Metro Regional Vocational School Committee, following the resignation of Michael Wall. The selected candidate will serve until the next biennial state election…
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Chain Of Giving Confronts Sustained Food Insecurity
Special to the Independent The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, held its 18th annual Chain of Giving event last week, a yearly tradition convening civic leaders and community members to spotlight and alleviate…
Remembering President John F. Kennedy
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy 60 years ago this week seared an indelible imprint into the memory of every American who was alive at that time. Just as the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 5,…
Bruins Beat: Bruins – the Tradition – Beanpot
When Bruins coach Jim Montgomery sent a message like he did during Monday morning’s practice, putting the entire team, including the goaltenders, on notice, the hope was that it would produce results. The message was obviously heard loud and clear…
Obituaries 11-16-2023
Felipe Orellana September 13, 1924 – November 09, 2023 Relatives and friends attended visiting hours on Monday, November 13th in the Welsh Funeral Home, Chelsea for Felipe Orellana, His funeral wase conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, November 14, immediately…