The announcement this week that President Joe Biden has nominated Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins to be the next United States Attorney for Massachusetts is welcome news for those who believe that our criminal justice system at all levels…
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Guest Op-Ed: A return to normal for Jews of northern Greater Boston?
By Burton Figler Halfway through the year 2021, the Coronavirus pandemic is finally winding down and the communities just north of Boston are “returning to normal”. For Jews living in the cities and towns of northern Greater Boston – Chelsea,…
Letter to the Editor
Vote for Maria Belen To the Editor: For the 15 years that I visited my family in Chelsea I never imagined I’d find such a great apartment to rent. And up here in District 8 with a view of Market…
Obituaries 07-29-2021
Dolores “Tootsie” Clark July 19, 1930 – July 24, 2021 Dolores “Tootsie” Clark entered eternal life on Saturday, July 24, five days after her 91st birthday. Better known as Tootsie to her family and friends, she had been living courageously…
City of Joy Wellness Community Fair
Jiménez to Run for Re-Election To At-Large School Committee
Roberto Jiménez-Rivera announces he will seek re-election for School Committee Member, At-Large. The following is his statement: Serving as your School Committee member is one of the biggest privileges of my life, particularly during this pandemic. I have fought to…
State Legislators Secure Necessary Funding For Triangle, Inc.’s School to Career Program
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the disability community by funding the expenses for Triangle, Inc.’s School to Career Program line item in the FY 2022 budget. The $200,000 line item allocation will allow for sustainable services…
People of Chelsea: Ron Silverstein and Carl Iraola – Jack’s Men Shop, Closed March, 2020. What Timing!
By Darlene DeVita (The following is one in a series of sneak peeks at the upcoming People of Chelsea additions by Photographer Darlene DeVita. The new work will ultimately appear on the fence of the Chelsea Public Library (CPL) this…
People’s Memorial Project Opens Community Dialogue on Public Monuments
Artist Cedric “Vise 1” Douglas brings his forward-looking vision for the future of memorials and monuments in the United States to Chelsea this summer. “The People’s Memorial Project”, a pop-up public video projection installation, is a creative approach to facilitate…
State to Invest $186 Million for Critical Health Care and Workforce Priorities
The Baker-Polito Administration on Monday announced it will invest $186 million of the Commonwealth’s direct federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) toward critical priorities including support for hospitals, health and human services, mental health, and workforce development.…