Chalk Art Saturdays is a public art initiative in response to the COVID-19 pandemic presented by Chelsea Prospers, the City of Chelsea’s downtown initiative for neighborhood vitality. Inspired by Chalk Art Saturdays in Salem MA, the City of Chelsea engaged Claudia Paraschiv of Studioful…
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DiDomenico Leads the Fight to End Deep Poverty
Sen. Sal DiDomenico has once again partnered with the Lift Our Kids Coalition to sponsor legislation to help the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable children and families. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, DiDomenico filed alongside his House partner Representative Marjorie Decker…
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Calls to Remove Christopher Columbus Statue The City Council is likely going to have an order before it at the next meeting calling for the Christopher Columbus statue in Chelsea Square – across from the Apollinaire Theatre – to be…
Chelsea City Councilor Damali Vidot Praises Youth for Organizing March for Peace Rally
Chelsea City Councilor Damali Vidot, candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives for Charlestown and Chelsea, was asked to speak at a peaceful protest organized by Black and Brown youth of the community this past Sunday, June 7th. The March…
MBTA Services to Increase Significantly
Although ridership remains low, the MBTA is preparing to significantly ramp up service across all modes as part of Phase 2 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. Effective June 21, regular weekday service will operate on the Blue Line; increased weekday…
Encore Boston Harbor Could Re-open on June 29; Las Vegas Property Opened Doors Last Thursday
The re-opening of Encore Boston Harbor could come as soon as the end of the month – with a potential date of June 29 now targeted by Gov. Charlie Baker for opening. At the same time, Wynn Resorts opened its…
DiDomenico and Ryan Announce New Law to Preserve Municipal Governance
Senator Sal DiDomenico and Representative Daniel Ryan announced that the Massachusetts State Senate and House of Representatives passed legislation to provide governance and fiscal flexibility for municipalities grappling with public health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation has now…
Speed Patterns on Tobin Begin to Change from April to May
Speed patterns on the Mystic/Tobin Bridge have been universally flipped since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and commuter congestion dried up, with lower speeds during the day and higher speeds during the afternoons and nights. Speeding has been a problem statewide…
Young Democrats of Massachusetts Hold Annual Convention
The Young Democrats of Massachusetts held its Annual Convention virtually to organize, elect officers, and hear from prominent guest speakers and elected officials. “It was energizing and motivating to see so many people participating in chapter and caucus elections yesterday,”…
Northeast Voke Holds Socially Distanced Graduation Last Week
Superintendent David DiBarri and Principal Carla Scuzzarella are pleased to announce the graduation of 286 students from Northeast Metro Tech. “We could not be more proud to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of the Class of 2020,” Superintendent DiBarri said. “During…