A Broadway bar is facing a three-month rollback of its operating hours following a number of violations in the wake of a fight in May that started inside the establishment. Beginning Sept. 1, Las Vegas Restaurant at 388 Broadway will…
Month: August 2025
Licensing commission hesitant to extend city’s bar hours
At least one restaurant owner in the city wants the licensing commission to look at allowing bars and restaurants to stay open until 2 a.m. At this month’s commission meeting, there was a letter from a local restaurant owner requesting…
City council approves early voting, preliminary election ballot
The city council approved early voting for the municipal preliminary election on Tuesday, Sept. 16 as well as the regular municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at a special meeting on Monday night. The council also approved the warrant for…
Maltez offers special message on upcoming Chelsea Day
Hello, residents of Chelsea – and welcome to Our Community! My name is Fidel Maltez, and it is my honor to serve as your City Manager. I am excited to invite you to Chelsea Day, our annual community celebration happening…
What’s Happening at Chelsea’s Public Meetings?
By Raychel Rojas Hello, Chelsea Residents! Or if you are one of our strong supporters, welcome back to the Chelsea Scoop! Did you miss me? ‘Cause I missed you. In case you forgot, my name is Raychel Rojas and I…
News Briefs 8-28-25
City hosting emergency preparedness summit for residents The City of Chelsea invites the community to participate in an upcoming Safety Preparedness Summit, presented by the City’s Fire, Emergency Management, Police, and Public Health departments, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 4–6…
Michelle (Moore) Sherman
Those of us of the Baby Boom generation who grew up in Chelsea in the 1960s and ‘70s lost another connection to our city’s past with the passing this past Saturday of Michelle (Moore) Sherman following a courageous battle with…
LFCL unveils new bus
The Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCL), operated by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, showcased its brand new bus donated by Judy and Frank Mastrocola. The couple was on board for the inaugural bus run, along with Chelsea Jewish Lifecare CEO Barry…
MBTA to begin fare checks: Warnings followed by citations beginning Sept. 8
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that fare checks as the part of its Fare Engagement Program will soon begin within the subway system. Beginning September 8, Fare Engagement Representatives will begin issuing formal warnings and citations to riders…
Camp Menorah Reunion held at Ithaki in Peabody
Former campers and counselors gathered for the Camp Menorah Reunion Sunday at Ithaki Mediterranean Cuisine in Peabody. Jodi Gropman Moran and Marcy Jacobs DeMelis organized the brunch that brought together many Chelsea, Everett, and Revere residents who attended the popular…