The state has come up with its chunk of funding for the new Clark Avenue School after a vote Wednesday morning, Sept. 24, in Boston, but now the more critical work of coming up with some $20 million in local…
Author: Seth Daniel
‘No On Question 3’ Campaign Gets Energized
Only minutes had gone by after the decision by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) to award a casino license to Wynn Resorts before Everett’s Michael McLaughlin and Dan Skeritt kicked it into high gear to get the word out about…
MCAS Scores Reflect Improvement, Challenges of the Community
After hours of careful analyzation of Chelsea MCAS state testing results, one realizes that they need to start analyzing Chelsea’s state MCAS results. That’s no misprint, but simply a stated fact that social and political conditions in the world often…
MGC Awards Area Casino License to Wynn Resorts
It came down to risky versus safe, and in the end the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) chose the riskier bet in awarding the Greater Boston resort casino license to Wynn Resorts on Tuesday afternoon. In doing so, it also steered…
Leaders Disappointed in Decision for Chelsea
It was a $27 million decision that didn’t swing Chelsea’s way when the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) chose Wynn Resorts in Everett over Mohegan Sun in Revere on Tuesday. And the sentiment in Chelsea due to that loss is one…
Chelsea Police Looking Into Brazen Daylight Stabbing Of 14-year-old
Chelsea Police are following several leads and interviewing witnesses regarding a brazen and brutal stabbing on Blossom Street Monday afternoon by multiple attackers. Capt. Keith Houghton said the 14-year-old is a student at Chelsea High School (CHS), but was not…
Rep.Ryan Cruises To Victory Over Avellaneda
Back in March, State Rep. Dan Ryan easily toppled the competition during a special election for the Second Suffolk District State Representative seat and Tuesday night was no different for the Charlestown native and incumbent. Though Avellaneda bested Ryan in…
Ascher Appointed Honorary Chair Of ‘Walk for Living’
In a time when school and community face challenges in connecting, Chelsea High School (CHS) and the Chelsea Jewish Foundation have had no problems in bridging the gap and creating a strong partnership. This month, Sept. 28, the Leonard Florence…
Councillor Hatleberg Will Not Seek Re-Election
Long-time Councillor at-Large Brian Hatleberg reported this week that he will not seek another term on the Council next year. Citing family obligations, Hatleberg said he was just being pulled in too many directions and had to make a decision…
Will It Be Revere or Everett?
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) and major players from both the Everett and Revere casino bids packed into the South Boston Convention Center on Monday morning to begin what many have been waiting years to find out – who will…