The Baker-Polito Administration on Wednesday filed legislation to establish a Sales Tax Holiday for the months of August and September. This plan aims to support Main Street businesses and local economies and promote economic growth and opportunity as the Commonwealth…
Encore Boston Harbor Announces Outdoor Activations
Just in time for summer’s official kickoff, Encore Boston Harbor announces new and returning outdoor summer activations. All located on the property’s lush South Lawn, guests will enjoy brunch, live music and beer gardens. HARBORSIDE LIVE MUSIC SERIES: Thursdays starting June 24 –…
Ryan Brings Voting Bills to House Floor
Joint Election Laws Chairman, State Rep. Dan Ryan, representing Charlestown and Chelsea, was busy on the House floor the first full week of June. On Thursday, June 10, in an effort to meet a statutory deadline, Ryan brought a bill…
Traffic Impacts for Railroad Crossing Work in Chelsea
The MBTA is building a new, fully accessible Chelsea Commuter Rail station next to the final SL3 stop in Chelsea. When complete, the new station will connect the Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Lines to the SL3. While building the new station,…
News Briefs
Music on the Square Saturday, June 26 (5-8 p.m.). Enjoy live music performances in Chelsea Square this Summer. On June 26 the lineup includes the Afro-Cuban all-star band Lookie Lookie featuring Chelsea resident Russ Gershon, African jazz performer Albino Mbie…
MassDOT Emphasises Importance Of Avoiding Distracted Driving
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is underscoring the importance of removing distractions while driving, urging drivers as summer vehicle travel increases to please pay attention to the road, reduce speed and drive hands-free of devices. The Registry of Motor…
People of Chelsea
(The following is one in a series of sneak peeks at the upcoming People of Chelsea additions by Photographer Darlene DeVita. The new work will ultimately appear on the fence of the Chelsea Public Library (CPL) this fall in a…
MassPort Asks Drone Operators to Fly Safely
As more people are out and about in the warm weather, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), in collaboration with the Massachusetts State Police, is renewing efforts to educate the public about the safe use of drones and ensure drone operators…
Beat the Heat! City Program Offers Free Air Conditioners
With sweltering temperatures already on the rise, due to climate change, the City of Chelsea, in partnership with GreenRoots and the Neighborhood Developers, is pleased to announce a new program to provide residents with a cool respite as we head…
For Kids Only Offers Several Summer Programs Geared Towards Local Children in the Coming Weeks
After a year filled with a wide array of challenges brought on by a global pandemic, For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is committed this summer to giving every child in Chelsea the chance to learn in a safe and fun…
A Long, Hot Summer?
The images of parched reservoirs in the western part of the country that have been filling the news lately paint a devastating picture of the effects of climate change coupled with the overuse of natural resources. While it is true that the…
Guest Op-Ed: Reflections on Juneteenth 2021
Dr. Tamara Blake-Canty, (As delivered at the first-annual Chelsea Juneteenth celebration in Chelsea Square on June 18) Thank you Chelsea Black Community (CBC) and especially, Ms. Joan Cromwell for the honor to present to everyone on this historic day. Today…