The old standard Broadway Chelsea awning above Cuscatlán Restaurant was a beacon of mixed message for decades in the Broadway business district. There was nothing wrong with the look, or the restaurant, but it didn’t scream out to be new,…
Author: Seth Daniel
State, City Leaders Note Changes in Downtown Business District During Tour
If ever there was momentum for change in the downtown business district, then Friday afternoon was the showcase for that progress. State Housing Secretary Mike Kennealy (who succeeded former Chelsea City Manager Jay Ash in that position) and MassDevelopment President…
Ticketing to Begin: City to Clamp Down on Resident Parking Stickers, No More Automatic Renewals
City officials are looking to put the brakes on illegal use of resident parking stickers, and it will mean a major change for residents as they will now have to renew their parking stickers. All stickers will lapse at the…
Council President Roy Avellaneda Announces Charter Review Committee
Few things have been more anticipated within City government this year than the upcoming Charter review – a process that could completely change how Chelsea is governed. Reviews take place every 10 years, and already a good deal of wrangling…
News Briefs
Black History Month Calendar The Chelsea Black Community (CBC) will host a series of events for Black History Month throughout February, with the big event culminating on Feb. 20. There will be performances, educational artifacts, vendors, children’s’ activities and more.…
e-scooters Could Unlock Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs for Chelsea, Everett Residents
A new study on micromobility – the use of e-scooters and pedal-assisted e-bikes – shows that Greater Boston is positioned as one of the areas nationwide that would most benefit from the widespread introduction of such new transportation systems –…
Greenroots, Residents Say It’s Time for Action on Chelsea Street Bridge Changes
There have been numerous unprintable words spoken about the Chelsea Street Bridge as it begins its long and slow sojourn to the top of its lift to slowly let barges and tankers through the waterway – clogging up traffic and…
Gross Gaming Revenues Hit A High for Dec. At Encore
Encore Boston Harbor recorded its highest monthly Gross Gaming Revenues in December since opening last June, surging behind steady slot machine revenues and much larger table game revenues in December. The total wagered in December was $330.5 million, which includes…
Next Step: Supt. Abeyta Issues Entry Report as She Takes on the Job Solo
The new year has brought on a lot of changes, and one of the key changes in the city is Supt. Almi Abeyta fully taking charge of the Chelsea Public Schools as the district leader – having spent the last…
Encore Disputes Story on Layoffs Related to Computerized Cocktail Dispenser
As Encore Boston Harbor lobbies the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) to install automated drink dispensers in its back-of-house bar area, it is also vehemently disputing stories that 70 employees will be laid off as a result of using that new…