Revenues for the City and state are down across the board – that coming with the announcement that the State Lottery sales are down 30 percent since the first week of March – and it’s a situation that City Manager…
Author: Seth Daniel
Housing Court standing orders will bar new eviction cases through April 21
Though it is an unintended consequence of the state court system trying to promote social distancing and health, there will also be an added protection for tenants affected by the COVID-19 response who are in fear of being evicted from…
Lottery sales down nearly 30 percent since beginning of March
State Lottery officials reported this week sales have dropped off steeply on lottery products across the board, and if that drop continues, it could have a major effect on Local Aid payments to cities and towns this year. That news…
Salvatore DiDomenico passes at the age of 81
Father of Sen. Sal DiDomenico, always by his son’s side There were few places and few events in the adventures that come along with being a state senator that Salvatore DiDomenico didn’t attend with his son, Sen. Sal DiDomenico, and his family.…
Legislature passes bills to help local government, restaurants
Rep. Ryan commends leaders for getting bills passed quickly The State Legislature passed several pieces of legislation over the past few days that focus on helping local businesses like restaurants by allowing liquor license holders to sell beer and wine…
State bridge and highway work continues amidst COVID-19 response
State construction projects like the North Washington Street Bridge will continue, state officials said on Monday, despite the shutdown of many other construction projects throughout the city. Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack said in a virtual meeting on Monday, March 23,…
City beginning to look for spaces to quarantine potential surge of cases
The City and its partners are beginning to look for spaces where large amounts of COVID-19 patients could potentially be quarantined if the surge that is expected does materialize. City Manager Tom Ambrosino all options are on the table and…
Mask the Problem Collaborative sewing class gets busy making safety masks
When sewing instructor Beatriz Marquina set up a pilot program in November at the Chelsea Collaborative to teach day laborers sewing skills, she and those at the Collaborative had no idea the program would turn into an effort to help…
Cases surge: Chelsea leaders plea for social distancing
Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino reported that confirmed cases in Chelsea have grown quickly to 17 cases, with many more likely being monitored who had contact with those folks. That comes only one week after the City confirmed three cases,…
Encore Boston Harbor donates food to local pantries
With Encore Boston Harbor’s many restaurants and snack bars closed down for at least 30 days, the resort donated 40 pallets of food to local food pantries last weekend. Encore was ordered to shut down all operations by the Massachusetts…