From the current number of Coronavirus cases in Chelsea, to the mechanics of social distancing, to questions about high school graduation and parking tickets, City Manager Thomas Ambrosino and several city leaders held a public meeting Monday night unlike any…
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Churches in Chelsea Adjust to Empty Pews and Online Services
Chelsea religious leaders are keeping the faith as they deal with the new reality of providing spiritual services and guidance during the global pandemic of the coronavirus. Many churches in the area have already started providing online services and prayers…
Boston Marathon to Be Run on Sept. 14 as Part of a Full Weekend-Long Festival
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Marathon officials announced they would postpone the 2020 Boston Marathon until Sept. 14, proposing to have a complete weekend-long festival that would support runners, charities and local businesses all along the…
MGH Charlestown and New Health Charlestown Message to the Community
To Our Patients and Community Members: MGH Charlestown and NEW Health Charlestown want you to know that we are working hard with Massachusetts General Hospital to confront the COVID-19 epidemic, and we are here for you. We have two…
State Announces $10 Million in Small Business Assistance for Covid-19 Damages
State Rep. Dan Ryan is joining the Baker Administration in championing an immediate effort to provide $10 million in assistance to small businesses across the state – an effort announced earlier this week in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business…
Money Tips to Stay Safe From Coronavirus
By Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub Analyst •Ask Your Bank for Help “Many banks and credit unions have stated they are willing to offer assistance to people who face temporary financial hardship due to the coronavirus,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “These…
Trial Court Departments Issue New Standing Orders to Address Emergency Matters
In accordance with the Order issued Tuesday by the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) providing that, from March 18 until at least April 6, Massachusetts courts will be closed to the public, except to conduct emergency hearings that cannot be resolved through…
ZBA Approves Salvation Army Redevelopment Unanimously
The City has cleared a hurdle in its efforts to redevelop the former Salvation Army building at 440 Broadway. Tuesday night, March 10, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved a series of special permits and variances allowing the City…
DiDomenico Updates Community on Covid-19 Actions at the State House
COVID-19 Update from Sen. Sal DiDomenico: As you all know, the COVID-19 situation is evolving quickly, so I want to take the opportunity to ensure that everyone is up to date on some of the recent steps that the State…
State RMV Re-Opened Seven Locations March 18
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announced on Wednesday, March 18, it would reopen seven of its 30 customer service center locations, while asking that customers who do not have immediate needs for required in-person services delay their…