East Cambridge Savings Bank announced their donation of face shields to the Chelsea Police Department, Chelsea Fire Department, and the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Everett Hospital. This personal protective equipment (PPE) will be used by first responders in these communities…
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Consecha Leaders Seek More Flexibility for Driver’s Licenses
Last week, more than 100 immigrants and activists gathered together to pressure the Massachusetts Senate to advance the Work and Family Mobility Act S2061, which would provide undocumented immigrants access to driver’s licenses. A bill that has already been made…
Downtown Coordinator Position Questioned in Budget Debate
It seems every time the City Budget is up for discussion each June, Downtown Coordinator Mimi Graney becomes a recall for all that’s wrong with the downtown corridor. Monday night was no different, but the tables were turned a bit.…
Councilor Vidot Votes “No” on City Budget Amid COVID-19 Budget Cuts to Essential Services
On Monday night, At-Large Chelsea City Councilor and Candidate for State Representative of Charlestown and Chelsea Damali Vidot voted against the proposed municipal budget for the City of Chelsea. Though the budget ultimately passed by an 8-3 vote, Vidot cited…
Hometown Reception: CHS Grad Giannasca Opens Michael G’s Restaurant
When Michael Giannasca was growing up on Garfield Avenue in Chelsea, the Bradlees department store was the big draw in the Parkway Plaza Shopping Center. Giannasca, a member of the CHS Class of 1982, has returned to his hometown and…
Excellent ‘News’ for Chelsea: BNC Market a Welcome Addition to Broadway
Residents and workers from Broadway down Everett Avenue to up on Admiral’s Hill – the whole city, really – have a beautifully designed, new gourmet neighborhood market that they can call their own. Nabil Safwan and his wife, Kirsche Safwan,…
Encore Prepares for Re-Opening, But Will Furlough 3,000 Employees: Casino Resort with Select Restaurants Will Operate Under New Guidelines
Encore Boston Harbor shared some good news and some bad news on Monday afternoon – stating they would look to begin re-opening procedures no sooner than July 6, but also that they would have to furlough up to 3,000 employees…
Northeast Metro Tech Shares State Guidelines for Reopening Schools in the Fall
Superintendent David DiBarri wishes to share the initial state guidelines from Gov. Charlie Baker and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the 2020-21 academic year, which will be modified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While…
Sierra Club Endorses Damali Vidot For State Rep. Of the 2nd Suffolk District
The Massachusetts Chapter of Sierra Club, the oldest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, is proud to endorse environmental champion and Candidate for State Representative of the Second Suffolk District Damali Vidot. The Second Suffolk District comprises all of Charlestown…
Pops to Air Virtual July 4 Special
By Lauren Bennett This year, instead of gathering around the Hatch Shell, you’ll have to gather around your television for the Boston Pops virtual Fourth of July spectacular. There will be no live performance or fireworks on the Esplanade this…