After six years of hosting diners from Chelsea and the surrounding areas, the Dockside location in the Mystic Mall announced this week that it would close as of this Saturday, April 7. Jack Urbaczewski and his daughter, Lisa Urbaczewski McKenna,…
Author: Seth Daniel
Chief: Chelsea Dispatch Erred in Accident on Mystic/Tobin
The failure of Chelsea Fire apparatus to be dispatched to a serious motor vehicle accident with an ejection on the southbound Mystic/Tobin Bridge Sunday is being blamed on a dispatch error. The accident occurred in the southbound lane on the…
Council President Endorses Pressley,Capuano Touts Fundraising
The U.S. Congressional race has heated up this week as both candidates, incumbent Congressman Michael Capuano and challenger Ayanna Pressley, have touted their fundraising efforts, and one local Chelsea official gives the first endorsement – but for the challenger. City…
Re-Branding of Wynn Boston Harbor Tower Under ‘Serious Consideration’
The Wynn Boston Harbor tower hasn’t even reached the top floor, and already the name on the top is under serious reconsideration following the exit of the company’s founder Steve Wynn regarding sexual misconduct allegations. Responding to comments from Gov.…
MGC:Wynn Boston Harbor Proceeding with Project ‘At Risk’
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) said they would proceed as normal with plans for the Wynn Boston Harbor resort casino, but described the situation as “awkward” and said that Wynn was moving forward with the project “at its own risk”…
Councilor Flaherty, Sen Boncore Announce are Out for District Attorney
City Councilor at-Large Michael Flaherty, and State Sen. Joe Boncore, both announced this week they would not run for Suffolk County District Attorney. Flaherty cited medical issues for his decision, while Boncore said he wanted to focus on issues that…
Cambridge College Announces Plans to Open Gaming Career Institute with Wynn
After many months of discussion, Cambridge College and Wynn Boston Harbor announced on Thursday that the two organizations have partnered to offer a Gaming Institute on the new Charlestown campus that will teach prospective employees table games and security. The…
On the Books:Council Votes to Limit Recreational Marijuana with Zoning Ordinance
The City Council voted in favor of a proposal put forward by City Manager Tom Ambrosino to limit the siting of recreational marijuana retail stores and cultivation facilities. The vote came on an 8-2 majority after an amendment by Councillor…
Acorda Therapeutics Looks at Major Expansion on Everett Avenue
Riding on the heels of what is expected to be the approval of a new Parkinson’s disease treatment drug, Acorda Therapeutics of 190 Everett Ave. has announced a proposal to significantly expand its existing operations. The company has been located…
After Long Process, DiDomenico Affirms ‘Strong Relationship’ with Sen President-Elect Spilka
After a long process, Sen. Sal DiDomenico allegedly fell a few votes short of gaining the Senate Presidency, a process that completed last week when State Sen. Karen Spilka corralled the 21 votes needed to secure the presidency. It was…