This summer, GreenRoots was displaced from their beautiful waterfront offices. Like many other private developers, GreenRoots’ landlord gave no real reason to not extend the organization’s lease besides wanting to sell, possibly redevelop, downsize and even to demolition the building. …
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Chelsea Cultural Council upcoming grant information session
Chelsea Cultural Council has received $39,200 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) a state agency, to assist public projects that promote access, education, diversity and excellence in the arts, humanities and sciences. An In-person Information Session will be held on…
Massachusetts Trial Court partners with Chelsea Public Library
The Trial Court announced that it has partnered with the Chelsea Public Library to provide the public with access to virtual court resources and services at the library. The program, a Massachusetts Trial Court Access to Justice initiative, will provide…
One era ends, another begins at Winthrop School of Performing Arts
As The Winthrop School of Performing arts begins its 37th season teaching children the art of dance, acting, voice and instruments, there will be a new director at its head. Trudy Macero, founder of and director of WSPA, has decided…
Metro Mayors host Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament
Local teens, community-based organizations, and area law enforcement officials joined together for the Annual Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament in Everett last weekend, in a show of solidarity to support the fight against youth violence and gang involvement across Metro Mayors…
City Council presents citations to the Chelsea Trailblazers
The Chelsea City Council presented citations to this year’s recipients of the Chelsea Black Community’s “Chelsea Trailblazers” awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the health and wellness of the community. Councillor-at-Large Leo Robinson led the presentation of the…
Massachusetts House passes legislation that establishes additional protections for veterans
In an effort to ensure greater accountability on behalf of our veterans and their families, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation last Thursday that makes key reforms to the governance structure of the veterans’ homes, ensures that both homes…
Remembering Elizabeth McBride
By Doug Sears The towering, redoubtable Elizabeth McBride, devoted servant of Chelsea, has left us at the astonishing age of 100. Liz was already in her 70’s when I met her at the dawn of the Boston University-Chelsea Partnership,…
Baker-Polito administration announces K-12 educators, child care workers and K-12 school staff eligible for vaccine appointments starting March 11
On March 3, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that K-12 educators, child care workers and K-12 school staff will be eligible to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments starting March 11th. This group of workers will join the current eligible groups (including 65+…
Baker announces plan to eliminate remote learning for elementary schools
By Lauren Bennett Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced that the state has a goal of getting elementary school students back into the classroom full-time by April. “I think we all know that when COVID hit last year, just about…