In addition to staffing the Hynes Convention Center, a mass vaccination site now vaccinating more than 7,000 people daily, Cataldo Ambulance is operating additional pop up sites, expanding staffing in an effort to reach even more Massachusetts residents. Through a…
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Construction Update: Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through May 1
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…
Enciso Torres Establishes La Colaborativa Club at Malden Catholic
Story by Marianne Salza During the COVID-19 pandemic, many local families have been grappling with food insecurity and relocation, among a multitude of adversities. Remote classrooms are challenging to navigate; and Malden Catholic High School (MCHS) sophomore, Alondra Enciso Torres…
More Critical Needs: Council Firmly Rejects Funds for Beautification Plan
The Council voted decidedly against a nearly $300,000 expenditure that would have funded an extensive Beautification Program concentrated in the downtown areas, noting that there were more critical needs for the money at this time. The Council voted 2-7 in…
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The End of an Era for Boston Market Terminal, But a New Beginning Across the Street in Chelsea
When Steven Piazza looks over the family business – which had existed at the Boston Market Terminal on Second Street in Everett since 1968 – he sees a bittersweet ending at the old facility, but a bright beginning across Market…
Bongiovanni Said There Was No ‘Mistake’ Made in Zoning Vote
One week after being taken to task at the Council meeting by Council President Roy Avellaneda on a failed zoning vote, GreenRoots Director Roseann Bongiovanni said her words were twisted and there was no “mistake” made on the vote. Avellaneda…
Council Wants to Look at Eminent Domain Takings
Council President Roy Avellaneda proposed that the City look at a list of vacant parcels and investigate the ability of taking those properties in order to build more affordable home-ownership opportunities. On Monday night, Avellaneda said he knows the Council…
Councillor Recupero Investigation Ready for Conference Committee
The City investigation into the actions of Councillor Giovanni Recupero during a meeting in March towards two high school students has been completed, said City Solicitor Cheryl Fisher Watson. The investigation will not be public and it is assumed the…
Northeast Voke Students Repair Car, Utilizes Project for Remote Lessons
A vehicle repaired by Northeast Metro Tech’s Auto Body and Automotive Technology programs will now be driven by a local veteran, thanks to a partnership between the District and Second Chance Cars. The car was presented to Maria Roca, of…