The Chelsea Public Schools switched gears from its initial school re-opening plan this week, and presented a fully remote online plan to start the school year in September – a plan the School Committee adopted enthusiastically with an 8-0 vote.…
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To Survive, City Manager Says Downtown Needs to Be More Dense
City Manager Tom Ambrosino said he believes that if Chelsea’s downtown is going to survive COVID-19, it has to become a more dense area with more living units and businesses to serve those new residents. To accommodate that, he is…
Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Mosquito Bites
At a meeting on Monday night, Chelsea Board of Health and area health officials warned residents to take simple, common-sense precautions to avoid getting bit by mosquitoes this summer and fall. That’s because of an increased risk of two different…
Markey, Pressley Secure EPA Commitment to Better Monitor Chelsea Air Quality
Senator Edward J. Markey and Representative Ayanna Pressley last week released a response from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 to their request for rapid deployment of air quality monitors in Chelsea. The lawmakers sent a letter to the EPA on…
National Association of Social Workers Endorses Gravellese
The National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter – Political Action for Candidate Election (NASW MA PACE) has endorsed Joe Gravellese in his campaign for State Representative in the 16th Suffolk District (Revere, Chelsea, Saugus). “The National Association of Social…
Massport Supports Summer Jobs for Chelsea Students
Chelsea students were able to experience a change of pace and scenery while also gaining some valuable skills this summer through the Massachusetts Port Authority’s Community Summer Jobs Program. Now in its 29th year, Massport’s program supported 33 Chelsea area…
New Restrictions Not a Major Impact on Encore Right Now
New restrictions for occupancy by the state will likely not affect Encore Boston Harbor, a spokesman said over the weekend. Restrictions in place and announced on Friday were not expected to have a significant impact on the resort, but if…
JOE-4-SUN Provides Helping Hand During Tough Times
By Hannah Goetz Federal financial aid to help families struggling to bear the economic impacts of coronavirus is set to soon expire. Even if a new round of assistance is authorized, communities like Chelsea hit hard by the pandemic will…
Construction Update
Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead through August 8 Construction Look-Ahead: August 9 – 22 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…
State Delegation Secures Local Resources in $1.8 Billion Bond Bill
Chelsea and Charlestown will benefit immensely from an Information Technology Bond Bill bond bill signed by Gov. Charlie Baker last Friday. Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Rep. Dan Ryan joined their colleagues in the Senate and House to pass legislation…