More than a few people were surprised locally when Attorney General Maura Healey endorsed Congressional Candidate Ayanna Pressley for the 7th District over her own congressman, Michael Capuano. Healey spoke mostly of loyalty in her letter of endorsement on Monday,…
Author: Seth Daniel
Horse Racing, Simulcasting Suspended as Legislature Fails to Act
Live racing and simulcasting has been suspended at Suffolk Downs and all other horse tracks and betting facilities in the state due to the fact that the State Legislature did not act to renew the Simulcast Bill before the end…
Battleground Chelsea:Capuano Draws Local, National Endorsements
When the chips were down a few years ago and few were willing to stand up, rock the boat and call on President Barack Obama to slow down deportations from the country and places like Chelsea – Illinois Congressman Luis…
Clark Ave School getting Ready for Special Opening
The opening of the fully-completed Clark Avenue Middle School is just about one month away, and work crews are finishing up the final preparations to welcome students into the completed new school project – after more than three years and…
Residents Assembling Ideas for Chelsea Walk
The Chelsea Walk – for those on the right side of the law – has been a place to run from. Now, City officials, a local artist and GreenRoots are hoping to make those kind folks find a reason to…
Advocacy Group Produces Study Showing Roadmap to Fix Chelsea School Funding
A state budget advocacy organization – Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center – has released a report this week detailing a five-year roadmap to fix the state’s education funding crisis – a plan that would require $888 million over five years…
Working Together:Traggorth, TND to Unite Once Again on Upper Broadway Project
A partnership between the Traggorth Companies and The Neighborhood Developers (TND) will soon file for a project that includes 42 units of affordable and market rate apartments on a long-vacant property at 1001 Broadway – right on the Chelsea City…
Two-Way Broadway Comes Down to a Vote of Traffic Commission July 24
The decision for whether or not to make the Broadway business corridor into a two-way street will come down to a vote of the Traffic Commission on Tuesday, July 24. Several City officials have already weighed in on the issue,…
Chelsea Lining Up to Be Ground Zero in the Fight for Congress
The fight for the Congressional seat now held by Congressman Michael Capuano has taken center stage in Chelsea this week, and the Congressman and challenger Ayanna Pressley – a Boston city councilor – seem to be fighting hard for votes…
Two-Way Broadway Comes Down to a Vote of Traffic Commission July 24
The decision for whether or not to make the Broadway business corridor into a two-way street will come down to a vote of the Traffic Commission on Tuesday, July 24. Several City officials have already weighed in on the issue,…