New data from Brown University show that low-income students in Massachusetts earn nearly one-third less than their peers as adults. Education, including both pre-K-12 as well as higher education, has the potential to create equitable opportunities for students – but not in…
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Greenroots ‘Evening on the Creek’ Mural Fundraiser All Set for Friday, Sept.11
Green Roots’ ‘Evening on the Creek” fundraiser has traditionally been a huge celebration on Chelsea Creek consisting of salsa dancing, music, and food. But due to the ongoing coronavirus and the state’s social distancing guidelines, GreenRoots Executive Director Roseann Bongiovanni…
Broadway Capital Hopes to Build Development Momentum on Second Street
The gas station on Second Street in Chelsea Square is now slated for development as the long-time owner looks to retire and has an option to sell the property to Broadway Capital, which has proposed to develop the property into…
City Extends Pop-Up Food Pantries to Sept. 26 as Food Debit Card Launches
City Manager Tom Ambrosino said they have some 3,300 applications for the Chelsea Eats emergency food debit card and only 2,000 spaces available, but that the most needy are expected to get the card while others will have to rely…
Cataldo Ambulance Announces Enhanced Program
Cataldo has announced an aggressive campaign to recruit non-EMS professionals and train them as EMTs. As part of this program a new, 30-day, accelerated “Earn as You Learn” program is being rolled out. Previously, Cataldo Earn as You Learn programs…
DiDomenico Urges Action on Wage Theft
In light of a dramatic uptick in labor rights violations in Massachusetts this year, Senator Sal DiDomenico has renewed his urgent call to pass legislation aimed at preventing the illegal practice of wage theft. Senator DiDomenico is the lead sponsor…
Land Court Launches Virtual Recorder’s Office
Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey, Court Administrator Jonathan Williams, and Land Court Chief Justice Gordon H. Piper today announced that the Land Court Recorder’s Office is now using videoconferencing technology to operate a virtual Recorder’s Office to assist…
Greg Wilmot Named New SVP, COO at EBNHC
Last week the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) announced that Greg Wilmot has been promoted to the role of senior vice president (SVP) and chief operating officer (COO). Wilmot most recently served as vice president and executive director of…
Ryan Returns: State Rep. Dan Ryan Earns Victory in Primary
They say the Mystic/Tobin Bridge is a symbol for the great unification of two places – Chelsea and Charlestown – but those folks haven’t looked at recent election results. It was once again a game of turnout on either side…
Giannino Wins State Rep. Democratic Primary in the 16th Suffolk District That Includes Chelsea
Revere Councillor-at-Large Jessica Ann Giannino carried Chelsea at the polls on her way to earning an impressive victory in the Sixteenth Suffolk District Democratic Primary for State Representative Tuesday, defeating Joseph Gravellese in the hard-fought election. Giannino received 601 votes…