Supt. Almi Abeyta told the School Committee on Thursday night, Jan. 7, that the Chelsea Public Schools would use the attack on the U.S. Capitol building as a teaching moment for the children in the Chelsea Public Schools. Abeyta made…
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Avellaneda Delves Into Re-Districting, Withdraws Proposal After Discussion
Council President Roy Avellaneda proposed forming an Advisory Committee at Monday’s Council meeting to begin looking at the district lines, only to withdraw the proposal after 20 minutes of contentious discussion and move to form the Committee without a vote.…
Baker-Polito Administration Announced the Launch of Programs to Boost Internet Connectivity
The Baker-Polito Administration announced three new programs to boost internet connectivity statewide, including a subsidy program to assist job seekers in the MassHire system that are facing a technology barrier. In addition, the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) at the MassTech…
Chelsea School Update
Distictwide •The Chelsea REACH Program ended 2020 by collecting over 200 toys to donate for Chelsea families and collaborated with La Colaborativa to distribute them. We also had our last open mic for the 2020 year. We look forward to…
Commuter Rail Schedule Changes Approved; Take Effect January 23
The MBTA is reminding customers that, as of January 23, MBTA Commuter Rail schedules take effect which were approved in December 2020 by the MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB). It represents an increase in weekday service levels from…
News Briefs
Chelsea Recreation Announces Free Spring Online Classes Chelsea Recreation which includes Community Schools programming is offering free online spring classes to all residents who register beginning January 12 at 4pm . There are classes in martial arts for ages 3.5-12, ballet,…
DiDomenico’s Environmental Justice Bill Included in Landmark Climate Change Legislation
Last week, the Massachusetts Legislature passed breakthrough climate legislation that overhauls the state’s climate laws, drives down greenhouse gas emissions, and creates clean energy jobs. The bill, An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy, includes major changes to…
The 14th Annual MLK Celebration Will Be Virtual This Year, Jan. 18
The 14th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in Chelsea will be held virtually this year on Monday, Jan. 18. The event will be held online and those who wish to participate will have to sign up by…
Construction Update: Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through Jan 23
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…
35 Legislators Urge Baker to Prioritize Low-Income Schools for Vaccines, Pool Testing
Thirty-five legislators are calling upon the Baker administration to prioritize low-income schools for vaccines and pool testing in order to ensure the quickest return to in-person learning in communities that need it most. \ While remote learning has changed life…