Noise in the City’s Community Noise Lab was developed by researcher Dr. Erica Walker to take a more creative look into the relationship between neighborhood noise issues and corresponding health impacts. Walker has partnered with volunteers in the neighborhood to…
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‘We Have Lost An Icon’ : Cable Television Exec. Director Duke Bradley Passes Away
Robert “Duke” Bradley Sr., executive director of Chelsea Community Cable Television for more than 30 years, died on Aug. 12 following a sudden illness. Mr. Bradley was a lifelong resident of Chelsea and one of its most popular and admired…
One Year Later : Councillor Believes ‘Nip’ Ban Has Reduced Alcohol-Related Issues
One year into the ban on ‘nips’ – or small alcohol bottles – at least one city councillor is proclaiming victory based on ambulance data that shows major decreases in the numbers of alcohol-related transfers. Councillor Roy Avellaneda said he…
Boston Hides and Furs Property Sells To Eastern Salt in Blockbuster Deal
Eastern Salt has purchased the Boston Hides and Furs property in and around Marginal Street in a blockbuster deal that fetched a $26.339 million price tag. The property has been on the block for years, though quietly, and rumors of…
Route 1 North Roadway Configuration Shifts Aug. 19
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that the lane closures and roadway configuration on Route 1 northbound in Chelsea will shift on Monday, August 19, so that the center lane on this section of highway will be closed…
Triangle, Inc. Receives $100,000 for School to Career Programming
Following Governor Baker’s signing and the finalization of the Commonwealth’s FY 2020 Budget, Triangle, Inc. is proud to announce it has received an additional $100,000 in funding for its School-to-Career program, which supports students and recent graduates between 16 and…
Roberto Jiménez Rivera Announces Run for Chelsea School Committee At-Large
Chelsea’s vibrant and welcoming community is the reason my wife Sarah and I chose to buy our home here. We hope to have children soon and can’t wait to send them to Chelsea Public Schools. I recognize the incredible potential…
Construction Updates
August 11 – August 24, 2019 Traffic Impacts •Route 1 Northbound: Approaching the Tobin Bridge from Boston, the workzone begins in the right lane. 2 of 3 travel lanes will be open during daytime hours (5 a.m. – 10 p.m.) and…
Enhanced Google Maps, Lime Integration Sets Sight on Improving City Commutes
Google Maps will begin displaying available Lime scooters in more than 100 cities around the world. On Android devices, users will be able to see if a Lime vehicle is available, how long it’ll take to walk to the vehicle, a…
Chelsea Student Earns Academic Honors
Regis Students Make the Dean’s List Regis College is pleased to announce that the following local students are among the 519 students that have made the Dean’s List for academic achievement for the 2019 spring semester. * Alexa Cuellar of…