Over the past week, Chelsea has dealt with the impact of nearly 300 migrants, primarily from Haiti, who have been either dropped off or directed to the city for emergency services. To deal with the influx, the state contracted with…
Bob Hart Pays Tribute to Chelsea in His Award Acceptance Speech
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles honored the life and philanthropic legacy of Chelsea native Robert “Bob” Hart at the Real Estate and Construction Network Dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Hart grew up on…
Chelsea Resident Michelle McDonough Has a Leadership Role With the Renegades
Michelle McDonough has a key role with the reigning five-time WFA champion Boston Renegades women’s professional football team. McDonough, who lived in Chelsea, is the team’s chief growth officer. She has been an executive with the team during the team’s…
Progressive Democrats Need To Get Real
The opposition by some progressive Democrats to President Joe Biden’s decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine is yet another indication of how out-of-touch with reality they can be on certain issues. To be sure, the use of cluster bombs…
Where Is That Russian “Rebel” Army?
Two weeks ago, the news headlines were all about the supposed attempted coup by Yevgheny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner group, who reportedly was marching his 8000 man army to Moscow. But since then, both he and his army…
Happy Fourth of July
Mobile Farmer’s Market Opens at City Hall Plaza
New Mini-Pitch Completes First Phase of Boston Scores/ Salesian Boys & Girls Club Investment
A new mini-pitch at the Salesian Boys & Girls Club aims to fuel big soccer dreams for the young people of East Boston and beyond. On Friday morning, Boston Scores and the Boys & Girls Club held a ribbon cutting…
Planning Board, Neighbors Oppose Warren Street Development
The Planning Board recommended the denial of a host of variances and special permits for a proposed subdivision that would allow for the construction of a four-story, two-family building at 122 Warren Ave. last week. The applicant will still be…
MassDOT Addresses Tobin Bridge Project
Representatives from MassDOT met with the community last week to discuss the proposed Tobin Bridge painting and repair projects, but city officials said there are still issues that need to be addressed concerning the lead paint chips that have fallen…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Rosa Brito Martins Named to Dean’s List Rosa S. Brito Martins, of Chelsea, Mass., was named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2023 semester. Students must have a…
Planning Board Supports Several Residential Projects
The Planning Board recommended approval of several residential building projects at its regular meeting last week. At 43-45 Blossom Street, the board recommended approval for the renovation of an existing four-family structure to a six-family structure. The footprint of the…