The Taste of Chelsea, one of the premier events on the city’s social calendar for the past 16 years, will be virtual next month. Under the leadership of Joseph Vinard and the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, the “Tastes” have consistently…
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Ambrosino confident governor will consider Chelsea’s unique situation
City Manager Tom Ambrosino said he is confident Gov. Charlie Baker will consider the extraordinary costs that Chelsea has borne in the next round of state and federal funding – saying the governor has been supportive with testing and the…
Quincy company comes in with massive redevelopment of Stop & Shop site
The new owners of the Stop & Shop store and land on the Parkway straddling the Everett/Chelsea line have proposed a massive redevelopment of the site, with 800 rental housing units and retail offerings that may or may not include…
Carter Street, Everett Avenue intersection project moves forward
The intersection of Carter Street and Everett Avenue is one of the busiest traffic areas in Chelsea. Chelsea High School is the main landmark, with students entering and exiting the school on to both streets. The popular Floramo’s Restaurant is…
Councilor Vidot cites leadership and values as key contrast in final week of the campaign
Damali Vidot, Chelsea City Councilor At-Large and current candidate for State Representative of Charlestown and Chelsea is using the last six days to make a final pitch to voters in Charlestown, and turn out for voters in Chelsea. “The response…
Massachusetts unemployment and job estimates for July
The state’s July total unemployment rate is down 1.6 percentage points at 16.1 percent following a revision to the June rate of 17.7 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job…
Encore initiates new protocols after videos of large hotel parties emerge
Just about everywhere, people are ready to shake the quarantine and let loose this summer, but they’re not going to be able to do that at Encore Boston Harbor anymore. On Monday, Encore Boston Harbor released new protocols for its…
Experience matters: Rep. Ryan turns it on in home stretch
In response to last week’s report regarding a momentum swing in the Second Suffolk District race for his opponent, Rep. Dan Ryan responded by saying he could paraphrase Mark Twain’s ‘The reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated!’ However,…
Chelsea Curves construction look-ahead through September 5
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…
Natick man arrested after stabbing another on Encore gaming floor
State Troopers and Everett Police Officers arrested a Natick man overnight Thursday shortly after he allegedly stabbed another man during an altercation inside Encore Boston Harbor. Troopers and Officers apprehended David Guante, 30, of Natick, at a parking lot across…