The City of Chelsea is accepting applications for its reestablished Youth Commission. Members of the Youth Commission will advise and assist the City Council, the School Committee, and the City Manager in the development of policies, programs, and delivery of…
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Baker-Polito Administration Awards Funding to Combat Gang Violence
The Baker-Polito Administration this week announced the release of $5.7 million in competitive grants to cities and towns across Massachusetts who, with their local community partners, will use the funding to combat gang violence and support local at-risk youth. Cambridge,…
A Hard Life Under the Bridge: Death Could Bring Change
By Seth Daniel Benjamin Estrada felt the Blizzard coming on last week, but after shoveling snow, he huddled up in some blankets under the Mystic/Tobin Bridge as he has done for years with a group of mostly Hispanic men that…
Snow Day
Admiral’s Hill in Chelsea provided some beautiful scenery during the late-winter snowstorm that hit the city and the region this week. The storm dropped approximately eight inches of snow on the city. The good news is that spring begins Monday.
Ambrosino Charts Future:Affirms Fight Against Trump Administration, in State of the City
By Seth Daniel From promoting the Chelsea Public Schools to renewing his pledge to fight the Trump Administration’s targeting of Sanctuary Cities, City Manager Tom Ambrosino laid out a path for the coming year in his State of the City…
Demo Work Begins on Clark Avenue School
By Seth Daniel The last part of the old Chelsea High School, most recently the Clark Avenue Middle School, is coming down this month as demolition crews have moved onto the site and have begun taking down the old building.…
Return to Base:FBI Agent Mojica Gives Inspiring Talk to CHS Students
By Cary Shuman Chelsea sports fans remember Carlos Mojica well. He was the popular, charismatic athlete who impressed teammates and opponents alike with his work ethic, sportsmanship, leadership and enthusiasm for the game. After graduating from Chelsea High in 1984,…
Broadway Hotel Pulls Permit to Build
By Seth Daniel Colwen Hotels has pulled a foundation permit to build the $30 million Broadway hotel that was in question earlier this year. City Manager Tom Ambrosino confirmed that the company had pulled the permit, and machinery was on…
Agent for Change:Bowen Continues Chelsea Real Estate Renaissance with Lofts in Mill Hill
By Cary Shuman Jeff Bowen has been front and center in improving the appearance of Chelsea properties. A leading real estate broker associate at ERA Russell, Bowen is again bringing his marketing and realty savvy to a sparkling new Chelsea…
FBI,Director Comey, ACS Stage Tremendous Grand Opening Party at New Building
By Seth Daniel One of the biggest cases to come up since the FBI Boston headquarters opened officially in Chelsea last November has been solved. What is that case? Where to get a good cup of coffee and a tasty…