Longstanding money troubles in the Chelsea Public Schools look to be something of the past after Gov. Charlie Baker signed off on a landmark education funding bill last week – legislation known as the Student Opportunity Act. This week, Sen.…
Author: Seth Daniel
Education Dollars will be Used to Restore, then to Dream
There have been a lot of deferred dreams, and shelved plans, in the Chelsea Public Schools over the past five years while the district struggled continuously with funding. Now, with millions promised to the schools from the state over the…
Chelsea Fire to Collect Again in Toys For Tots Program
The Chelsea Fire Department (CFD) will be collecting toys in the Toys for Tots program once again at the Central Fire Station. Donations are encouraged from now until Dec. 13 at the Fay Square station, with new, unwrapped toys being…
News Briefs
Plastic Bag Ban Coming Soon The City will officially ban plastic bag sales in the City on December 17. As of that date, retail establishments will no longer be able to utilize plastic bags for packaging of goods to customers at checkout. The…
Cranberries: Authentically American Treat on the Turkey Table Since 1621
It’s the only red thing on the table at Thanksgiving, but the superfruit that is authentically American has a lot more going for it than it’s bright red color on Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a great resource for New England, and…
City Leaders Kick-Off Census 2020 Efforts Early to Ease Concerns
The City and a Complete Count Committee kicked off the Census 2020 efforts for Chelsea on Saturday, Nov. 16, in an effort to get the message out early and often to those in the community that might be hesitant or…
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Route 1 Lane Shifts Coming •Beginning on Sunday, November 24, roadway configuration changes and overnight lane shifts will take place on the Tobin Bridge and through the Chelsea Curves. These changes begin a period of lane shifts which will run for approximately…
Getting the Work Done: Councilor Enio Lopez Ready for Third Term
Councilor Enio Lopez approaches his job as a City Council in a can-do fashion. He doesn’t make promises, and he isn’t one to pat himself on the back, but over the last two terms, he has gotten the work done…
School Committee Member Proposes to Eliminate Columbus Day
While Columbus Day is a time for many Italian-Americans to wave their tri-colored native flag with pride, for those coming from the Caribbean or Latin American, Christopher Columbus’s legacy is nothing to celebrate. Now, School Committeewoman Kelly Garcia is recognizing…
Mark Martineau Takes on Role as Interim Principal at Chelsea High School
Former Chelsea High Principal Alexander Mathews has resigned as the principal due to family complications, and now the district leadership has tapped Mark Martineau as the interim principal – with the potential to become the permanent principal if all goes…