As things slowly get back to normal with more and more residents being vaccinated, the Salesian Boys & Girls Club staff have decided to move forward with their 12th annual spring fundraiser on June 10. Last year, during the height…
William “Tuck” Willis Retires as Board Member of the Neighborhood Developers
William “Tuck” Willis has lived in Chelsea for over forty years. Willis has spent over 40 years organizing various initiatives to improve the neighborhood and community he calls home. This next week he will attend his 400th board meeting with…
Northeast Metro Tech Selects Construction Manager for New Building Project
Superintendent David DiBarri and the Northeast Metro Tech Building Committee are pleased to share that Gilbane Building Company has been hired as the project’s construction manager at-risk (CMR). Designed by architect Drummey Rosane Anderson with PMA Consultants serving as the…
Construction Update: Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through June 12
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…
City Reminds Residents That Fireworks Carry a $300 Fine
In 2020 there was a significant rise in resident complaints regarding fireworks. With Summer Celebrations around the corner, the Chelsea City Council had approved a new ordinance that anyone found using illegal fireworks is subject to a $300 fine. We urge…
School Updates
District Updates •The Mary C. Burke Complex presented its 1st Annual Summer Camp Fair hosted by Parent Liaison’s Yolanda and Johnny. Representatives from organizations such as FKO, The Salvation Army, Chelsea’s Recreation and Cultural Affairs Division and the Chelsea Public Library,…
Blue Cross Blue Shield Unveils 100 Rainbow-Wrapped Bluebikes to Celebrate Pride Month
In celebration of Pride Month and in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Boston Pride this June, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) has unveiled 100 Bluebikes wrapped in a rainbow pride-themed design. The “Blue Cross Proud” bikes will be integrated…
Congratulations To the Class of 2021
Graduation Day is one of the few occasions that brings a smile to the faces of everyone in a community, regardless of whether they have a personal connection to a graduate. It is an occasion when all of us share…
Guest Op-Ed: Pandemic Spotlights Disparities in Health and Maternal Care
By Judith Garcia As the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the nation over the past year, racial disparities in the healthcare system are finally getting the attention they deserve from policymakers. Now, lawmakers and local leaders across the nation are trying to…
CHS Roundup
CHS Boys Track Tops Everett, Classical The Chelsea High boys outdoor track and field team celebrated a successful return to competition after a two-year hiatus with victories over Everett and Lynn Classical in a tri-meet last week at Chelsea Stadium.…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Look to Rebound in Game 3
Tonight (Thursday), is the night the Bruins will try and get back on their game plan, control the puck, tighten up their defense, power up the power play, and either stay away from penalties, or kill them more effectively. It…
June 4 will be 5th annual PRIDE Flag raising – in person
Join the Chelsea LGBTQ Coalition for the 5th annual raising of the Pride flag at the new location of Chelsea Square next to Stebbins Fountain. On June 4 starting at 6:30 p.m. the formal flag raising ceremony will feature Star…