The Chelsea Jordan Boys & Girls Club on Byron has been an oasis for working parents that need after school care for their children. Knowing their children are in a safe place for the afternoon when school lets out and…
Author: John Lynds
Massport Delivers $25,000 Grant to PPSC
When Piers Park Sailing Center, East Boston beloved community sailing program, nearly closed a few years ago due to financial hardships, the East Boston community rallied to help save the sailing center. A donation by Massport then, and another generous…
Census Outreach Heats up in Chelsea
This year the United States will conduct its decennial census. In Chelsea there’s been a huge push to ensure a fair and complete count in the 2020 U.S. Census because it determines everything from representation in Congress, to federal funds…
YMCA’s Carlos Fuentes Promoted to Youth and Family Program Director
The East Boston YMCA announced this week that Carlos Fuentes has been promoted to Youth and Family Program Director. Fuentes, a Chelsea resident, was the Teen Program Director at the East Boston YMCA where he oversaw relationships with the surrounding…
Chelsea Man Indicted for Bank Robbery
In 90 days unless you have bluetooth or other hands free options inside you car you will face harsh fines for talking, texting or looking at text messages while driving. On Monday Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation to improve road…
Gov. Baker Calls for Four Month Ban on Vaping Products
At neighborhood smoke shops hundreds of e-cigarettes, vape devices, tobacco juices and vape related products are sold each day. Long touted as a safer alternative to cigarette smoking, vaping has become the fad for former smokers and those who never…
Kennedy Announces Bid for Senate Candidacy
In front of a standing-room only crowd at the East Boston Social Centers, U.S. Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate taking on incumbent U.S. Sen. Ed Markey. After touching on the Kennedy Family’s roots…
Noise Study to Begin in Chelsea
Noise in the City’s Community Noise Lab was developed by researcher Dr. Erica Walker to take a more creative look into the relationship between neighborhood noise issues and corresponding health impacts. Walker has partnered with volunteers in the neighborhood to…
EBNHC Farmers Market to Return to Central Square July 3
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) Let’s Get Movin Farmers Market will kickoff next Wednesday, July 3, at 3 p.m. in Central Square. Once open, the widely popular market that features a wide array of locally sourced fresh fruits,…
Two Finalists Vying For Massport CEO Job
The Massport Board of Directors announced that Boston Planning and Development head Brian Golden and Massport’s Port Director Lisa Weiland have emerged as the two finalists who will be considered for the Massport CEO post. The Massport board will meet…