Most employees at Encore Boston Harbor have been out of work since March, and though they are still getting paid, they have a lot of free time on their hands. Instead of killing that time in an unproductive manner, many…
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News Briefs
CAPIC Fuel Assistance Update – You May Now Be Eligible! COVID-19 is affecting us all whether it’s our health, household income, our social well-being or a combination of all three. If you are a resident of Chelsea, Winthrop or Revere…
Research Sample Company Looking for COVID-19 Blood Samples
A biological specimen company is calling out to all those who have COVID-19 or have recovered from the virus to donate blood immediately to help wage a scientific war on beating the virus. Biological Specialty Company (BSC) typically collects samples…
Beacon of Hope: City, State Officials Laud Emergency Response from Gov. Baker to Chelsea
After sending an emergency letter last week backed up by hospital, non-profit and state leaders, City Manager Tom Ambrosino said state government had responded in a major way to the requests. “It was the letter that advocated for the services…
Rates Continue to Climb in Chelsea, as Cases Soar over 600 This Week
The numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chelsea continue to climb higher and higher this week, with a supposed infection rate of well over 100 per 10,000 residents – the highest rate in the state and hovering around rates…
The Quaran-Teens: CHS Yearbook Staff Looks for Student Stories
Like most things about the Class of 2020, the yearbooks has a lot of question marks on its pages. Will there be spring sports to highlight? Are prom pictures going to be featured? What will replace the cancelled NHS induction?…
Emergency Letter Triggers Major Response from Gov. Charlie Baker
Sounding a major alarm, a host of City and state leaders and hospital executives wrote an emergency letter on Friday, April 10, pleading for more resources as Chelsea’s COVID-19 infection rate surged higher and higher. By mid-week, City leaders said…
Tobin Bridge Traffic Plummets, Toll Revenues Down in March
Trips across the Mystic/Tobin Bridge have plummeted over the last month, reducing toll revenues and creating much less congestion over the Bridge that drivers have become used to over the years. For the most recent data available, which is the…
CHA to Roll out New, Fast COVID-19 Testing at Hospitals
In the fast-changing and complex world of testing for the COVID-19 virus, CHA Everett officials announced this week what is a major piece of good news for the group’s network of community hospitals in Everett, Cambridge and Somerville – that…
State Construction Projects Will Continue Through COVID-19
ansportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack said on Monday that state bridge and roadway work – such as the North Washington Street Bridge project or the Mystic/Tobin rehabilitation work – will continue on through the COVID-19 response while using protective measures on…