The Traggorth Companies has submitted the only RFP for the redevelopment of the City-owned, former Salvation Army store in the heart of Bellingham Square – an affordable housing and entrepreneurial retail mixed proposal with a host of exciting, local partners.…
Author: Seth Daniel
Massachusetts House Passes Sports Betting Legislation, Likely No Quick Action in the Senate Though
The race is on in the State Legislature on sports betting as the House voted last Thursday to approve a wide-ranging sports wagering bill after years of state government trying to get passage of some sort of sports betting bill.…
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New parking lots under the Mystic/Tobin to open Sunday Beginning on Sunday, August 1, the new municipal lots underneath Tobin Bridge will be open to Chelsea residents. The two parking lots create a significant increase in available spaces for residents…
Pressley advances $750,000 in Community Project Funding for Island End River Area Flood Resiliency Project
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley announced the successful inclusion of $750,000 in federal community project funding for the City of Chelsea’s and City of Everett’s Island End River Regional Coastal Flood Resiliency project.Congresswoman Pressley visited the Island End on June 2, and…
Chelsea Heritage Mural in Process, to be Installed in Fall
A massive mural detailing points and people in the history of Chelsea – from the Battle of Chelsea Creek to the 2020 pandemic food relief efforts – is currently being worked on by noted muralist David Fichter in his studio,…
Gallery 456 to Hold Art Show from Boston Area Mask Initiative
The latest exhibit at Gallery 456 celebrates two collaborations sparked by the pandemic. Early into the crisis in 2020 volunteer sewers coming together as the Boston Area Mask Initiative (BAMI) leapt into action when commercial masks were impossible to find. …
TND to Develop Project Near Silver Line
The Neighborhood Developers (TND) had purchased a previously-permitted project on Cottage Street – the first development permitted that faces the Silver Line and not the street – from developer Greg Antonelli for $4.5 million. TND Director Rafael Mares said they…
State Affordable Housing Funding Round Includes 25 Sixth St. Project
One of the most critical food security locations in the City over the past year has been funded by the state for what it was always to become – an affordable housing rental and home ownership development. While La Colaborativa…
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Wednesday Movie Nights Begin The first of six free movies – Disney Pixar SOUL – kicked off this week and will continue through the summer. The movies start at 8:15 p.m. at the Mary C. Burke Complex, 300 Crescent Ave. The listings include:…
Former Police Chief Frank Garvin Passes After Short Illness
Former Chelsea Police Chief Frank Garvin passed away on Tuesday night, July 13, suddenly after a short illness. Garvin was a tremendous police officer in Chelsea, but he was also an attorney, a professor and a celebrated member of the…