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…
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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…
The 10th annual Ultimate Tailgate Party to benefit Lovin’ Spoonfuls goes virtual on November 18
Boston-based food rescue Lovin’ Spoonfuls will host their 10th annual Ultimate Tailgate Party online this year on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The virtual program will begin at 7 p.m., and features a timely keynote on the intersection of food justice and…
The Neighborhood Developers receives $12,500 in grants for COVID-19 aid
The Neighborhood Developers (TND), a community-based organization in Chelsea, announced today that it has received $12,500 in grants from Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation. These grants are part of a commitment from the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation to provide financial support…
U.S. Attorney announces appointment of District Election Officer to monitor integrity of election polls
United States Attorney Andrew Lelling announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Eugenia Carris will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. 3, 2020, general election. AUSA…
Guest Op-Ed: Let your heart drive you to vote, but put your mind into your voting
By Glenn Mollette Most of the time people marry because at that moment that’s where their hearts have led them to be. For better or worse many people stay in marriages most of their lives because they have given their…