The City of Chelsea has filed a brief with the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) to dismiss the case brought by nine liquor licensees to overturn the ban on small liquor bottles (50 mL), known as nips. On Dec. 8,…
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Chelsea 500 Lands State Grant of $65,000 for Casino Workforce Training
The Chelsea 500 movement has received a $65,000 grant from the state to help them secure jobs with the Encore Boston Harbor casino for 500 or more Chelsea residents. The Chelsea 500 formed from several existing community groups last fall,…
Freezin’ for a Reason: Chelsea Rotarian Joe Panetta Will Jump into the Atlantic for Polio Eradication
Rotary District 7930 will hold its 9th Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 9th, at Long Beach in Gloucester. The event is part of Rotary International’s ongoing campaign to eradicate polio in our lifetime. More than 300 people are expected…
2019 Black History Month
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC February 1st Friday 6pm. Kick Off for Chelsea Black History Month Activities Gallary 456 – Store Front Exhibit of Black Historical Figures of Chelsea 456 Broadway, Chelsea, MA Continuation of…
Chelsea’s Turner Conquers the Track Physically and Mentally in Distance Events
When Chelsea High track standout Justin Turner hits the last lap of a two-mile race, it isn’t so much the training or preparation, but the mental toughness to find energy that just isn’t there. He would know. The senior captain…
New Senior Transportation Ready to Serve Senior Center
Getting to the Chelsea Senior Center has never been so easy. The Senior Center held a grand opening of their new shuttle service on Friday, Jan. 11, to highlight the service that loops around Chelsea and brings seniors to the…
Gov. Baker Re-files Bill to Protect: Communities From Dangerous Individuals
Standing alongside Chief Brian Kyes, Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday re-filed legislation to provide law enforcement and the courts with additional tools to ensure dangerous criminals are held in custody pending trial. First filed on September 6, 2018, the proposal…
Collins Center Lays Out Roadmap for New Superintendent Search
It’s been so long since Chelsea has sought out a new superintendent that there isn’t even a current job description. For so many years, Boston University (BU) appointed a superintendent as it ran the public schools for decades, and when…
110 Grill Holds Ribbon Cutting at Its New Location in Saugus
Ryan Dion has fond memories of his days growing up in Melrose and traveling to Route 1 to enjoy a steak at the Hilltop. “Route 1 is my old stomping ground,” said Dion, who graduated from Melrose High (Class of…
City Manager Working on Local Regulations for AirBNB
City Manager Tom Ambrosino said this week he is preparing new City regulations that would govern the short-term rental market (known as AirBNB) in Chelsea. That comes after Gov. Charlie Baker and the State Legislature worked out a sudden compromise…