Special to the Record Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) has named Armando Arce Lobato the organization’s 2024 Youth of the Year. The annual honor recognizes a Club member who exemplifies distinct leadership abilities, academic achievement, and dedication to…
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Planning Board Recommends Change To Tattoo Parlor Zoning
The planning board recommended approval of a change in the zoning ordinance that would allow tattoo parlors and piercing establishments to operate by right in several zoning districts in the city. Currently, the body art and piercing businesses require a…
Innovative Partnerships Increase Students’ Access to Mental Health Support at CPS
As part of Chelsea Public Schools’ (CPS) continued focus on supporting student mental health and well-being, CPS has become the first school district in Massachusetts to partner with both Alongside, an application that combines the power of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Zonta Club of Chelsea and North Shore Holds Its Monthly Meeting
The Zonta Club of Chelsea & North Shore recently held its monthly meeting at The Marina Restaurant at the Wharf in Revere. Four members of the Zonta Club of Medford were guests at the meeting. Councilor Santagate was guest speaker…
MassDOT’s Second National Work Zone Awareness Week Announced
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of its second National Work Zone Awareness Week billboard design contest, exclusively for Massachusetts college students. The contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to…
Hayden Announces Community Reinvestment Grant Program
District Attorney Kevin Hayden today announced that community non-profit organizations in Suffolk County can apply for grants of up to $10,000 through his office’s Community Reinvestment Grant (CRG) program. Last year, Hayden’s Community Reinvestment Program delivered the largest amount of…
News Briefs
Project Bread Seeking Walkers for 2024 The Walk for Hunger, Project Bread’s annual fundraising event and the Commonwealth’s largest and oldest day of community action against hunger, is seeking walkers for the celebration. The one-day event is set for Sunday,…
MBTA Makes Further Progress on Expedited Critical Track Work on Orange Line, Removes Seven Speed Restrictions
Special to the record The MBTA today announced the completion of critical track work on the Orange Line. Crews accomplished this critical work due to unencumbered access to track areas while Orange Line service was suspended between Jackson Square and…
Council Honors City’s Women Leaders
If anyone wants an example of the power of women in public spaces, they don’t have to go any further than Chelsea City Hall. On Monday night, the city council honored the many women who hold top positions in the…
DiDomenico and Colleagues Pass Bill To Transform Early Education and Care
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass legislation to make early education and care more accessible and affordable for families across Massachusetts. DiDomenico has championed significant investments in early education…