On Tuesday, Jan. 21, at their monthly meeting, The Massachusetts Major City Chiefs of Police Association (MMCC)—an organization comprised of most of the police chiefs for the bay state’s cities, along with those representing the state police and the Mass Bay…
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Summit Convenes Leaders to Address East Boston Health Needs
EBNHC and Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA Convene Community Leaders to Design Future of New Community Resource and Wellness Center On Thursday, Jan. 23, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue…
Honoring Dr. King
Ticketing to Begin: City to Clamp Down on Resident Parking Stickers, No More Automatic Renewals
City officials are looking to put the brakes on illegal use of resident parking stickers, and it will mean a major change for residents as they will now have to renew their parking stickers. All stickers will lapse at the…
Chelsea Artist Paul McMahan to Exhibit in Signature Show
Chelsea resident Paul McMahan will be among 89 artists participating in the 2020 New England Watercolor Society (NEWS) Signature Members Show, to be held from February 4 through March 1. Bringing together the work of some of New England’s finest watercolor…
Salvation Army Project on Track for Proposals
A pre-permitting process could help set the stage for the development of the abandoned Salvation Army building at 440 Broadway. The building was taken by the City after it went vacant, but the wheels are now in motion to develop…
Council President Roy Avellaneda Announces Charter Review Committee
Few things have been more anticipated within City government this year than the upcoming Charter review – a process that could completely change how Chelsea is governed. Reviews take place every 10 years, and already a good deal of wrangling…
Hailing A Hero: Ippolito Comes to Chelsea to Thank Capt. Thompson for Saving His Life
There was a reunion at the Central Fire Station Tuesday that never would have happened if not for the heroic action of Chelsea Fire Capt. Michael Thompson on Dec. 31. With tears flowing, Tony Ippolito and his wife of 60 …
Their Gift to Chelsea: Zabot, Chacon Seek Residents for Oral History Project
If you have a story you want to tell about Chelsea, Devra Zabot and Edward Chacon want to hear it. Chacon, a creative film producer who oversees Chelsea City Studio, and Chacon, who is affiliated with Jukebox Event, are reaching…
Chelsea Jordan Boys & Girls Club Kids to Get Free Charlie Cards
The Chelsea Jordan Boys & Girls Club on Byron has been an oasis for working parents that need after school care for their children. Knowing their children are in a safe place for the afternoon when school lets out and…