Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston and the Kraft Group have agreed on financial and operational terms of a community benefits package totaling nearly $48 million over the next 15 years and additional commitments around project design…
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Massachusetts reports very high flu activity with cases climbing
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza activity statewide as the Commonwealth moves through peak flu season. Thousands of residents have become ill, forcing them to miss work, school, and other…
MBTA closes out 2025 with major progress on service delivery, accessibility, and infrastructure
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) reflected on 2025 improvements across the system, from more frequent service to accessibility upgrades, to safety progress, and new innovative technology, as the agency heads into 2026 with continued momentum in its charge to…
CDBG funds will help with Voke Park project
Last week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced nearly $33.5 million in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards to support housing, infrastructure, social services and economic development projects in 52 communities across Massachusetts. Chelsea received a $850,000 grant to help with…
Public hearing on proposed amendment to FY24 CBDG
The City of Chelsea Department of Housing and Community Development will hold an in-person Public Hearing on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Housing and Community Development Conference Room, located at 500 Broadway, Room 102. The purpose of…
MassDOT, Travelers Marketing’s Community Voices, and the City of Chelsea join to support pedestrian safety
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), in partnership with Travelers Marketing’s Community Voices for Road Safety program and the City of Chelsea, today hosted an event to raise awareness of pedestrian safety on Chelsea’s busy roads. At the Chelsea Market…
NeighborHealth appoints veteran healthcare leader Jamie Hazard as President and CEO
NeighborHealth today announced the appointment of Jamie Hazard as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, following his nine months of service as Interim CEO. A longtime leader in community health system finance and strategy, Hazard has spent more than…
City of Chelsea announces new resident-centered alternate side parking during snow parking bans
In recognition of the city’s density and the challenges residents face when snow parking bans are enacted, the City of Chelsea will implement alternate side parking during snow emergencies beginning January 1, 2026. Snow parking bans will continue to only…
Vibrant array of talent headed to City Hall Plaza and beyond for First Night Boston
First Night Boston is proud to announce its full schedule of performances for New Year’s Eve, which will fill City Hall Plaza and surrounding venues in the hours leading up to 2026. Musicians, performers, and artists will perform in Boston’s…
Chelsea FirefighterEuclides Barahonareceives Medal of Valor
Chelsea Firefighter Euclides Barahona was awarded the Medal of Valor today as Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Public Safety & Security Secretary Gina K. Kwon, and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine honored 170 firefighters from across the…