The Baker-Polito Administration announced a series of measures to continue ongoing efforts to ensure equal opportunity and increase access for diverse companies in state contracting. As part of today’s announcement, the Administration is filing legislation entitled, “An Act to Elevate the…
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Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Announces STEM Grants for Chelsea School District
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) announced two separate STEM equipment and teacher professional development grants for Chelsea and Randolph public schools. The more than $330,000 in funding, which will serve 3,500-plus students, supports the purchase of necessary lab equipment…
Pressley urges Treasury to make emergency lending facilities more equitable
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congressional Oversight Commissioner Bharat Ramamurti last week wrote to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urging the agencies to take immediate action to address the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on…
Chelsea Housing Authority Awarded Self Sufficiency Program Funds
The Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) in a joint application with the Everett Housing Authority (EHA) was recently awarded $70,000 in funding to run the state-aided Self Sufficiency Program (SSP) for one (1) year. The grant has an opportunity to extend…
MVES receives $10K grant from the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation
Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation (EBCF). The grant is part of a commitment from the EBCF to provide financial support to local organizations focused on COVID-19 relief.…
Obituaries 11-5-2020
Michael David CohenLifelong Chelsea Resident Michael David Cohen, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, died suddenly on Sunday, November 1. The beloved husband of Laura M. (Mann) Cohen, he was the devoted father of Holly Cohen of Salem and Sarah Cohen…
Legacy Lifecare and Deutsches Altenheim announce affiliation
Deutsches Altenheim, a nonprofit provider of nursing home, assisted living and adult day health services in West Roxbury, and Legacy Lifecare, a nonprofit management resources collaborative that includes Chelsea Jewish Lifecare of Chelsea and Peabody and JGS Lifecare of Longmeadow,…
State administration announces partnerships for recovery, $774 million economic recovery plan
The state announced last week a $774 million comprehensive plan to stabilize and grow the Massachusetts economy. The plan focuses on getting people back to work, supporting small businesses, fostering innovation, revitalizing downtowns and ensuring housing stability. Partnerships for Recovery…
Housing Families Inc. awarded 10-Year Cummings Foundation grant
Housing Families, Inc is one of 30 local nonprofits to share in $10 million in funding from Cummings Foundation. The Malden-based organization will receive $250,000 over 10 years. Housing Families Inc. (HFI) works to end family homelessness by providing safe,…
Obituaries 10-29-2020
Patricia MedranoRetired office and billing administrator, devoted to home and family Patricia “Patty” (Frongillo) Medrano, 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 20 at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital from sudden complications of her ongoing illnesses. Born and raised in Everett,…