Commission Approves All Alcohol License for Pearl Street Coffee House
Tired of waiting for state action on a home-rule petition that would allow the city to issue a certain amount of liquor licenses by a request for proposals process, the Licensing Commission voted last week to issue an all-alcohol license…
Local, Federal Funds Earmarked for Mill Creek Projects
Mill Creek is Chelsea’s largest salt marsh habitat, and for years, it has also been the most polluted water body in the Mystic River Watershed. But the tide looks to be turning for Mill Creek, thanks to the city’s partnerships…
Changes Could Be on the Way for CHS Attendance Policy
After a number of meetings with students, staff, and families, a change is on the way for Chelsea High’s attendance policy. At last week’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta announced that a new policy will be…
DiDomenico Secures Millions in Funding for His District in Sweeping Economic Development Bill
Senator DiDomenico recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature in passing a wide-ranging $3.76 billion relief package to provide targeted energy assistance, support ongoing transportation needs, as well as, investing in the state’s small businesses, caregivers, health care system,…
Commonwealth Experiences Drought Improvements in Majority of State
While the Commonwealth experienced an increase in precipitation over the previous month, there are regions of the state that continue to be impacted by long term drought conditions, and today Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card announced the…
Superintendent Gets New Five-Year Contract
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta shouldn’t be leaving Chelsea any time soon. Last week, the School Committee unanimously approved a new contract for Abeyta that runs through June 30, 2028. The new contract pays Abeyta $215,000 per year, with…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Continue To Win
The Bruins enjoyed a rare three-day break in their schedule, and it gives their fans a chance to reflect on their team’s impressive record of 14-2-0, and 28 points in 16 games – plus a franchise record 9-0-0 on TD…
DiDomenico Lands Agreement To Pass Bill Protecting Open Spaces
Special to the Independent Senator DiDomenico secured an agreement with House of Representatives conferees on the Public Land Preservation Act, and later that day joined his colleagues in the Legislature to pass this legislation that protects open and public spaces…
Chelsea Holds Veterans Day Ceremony at Chelsea Senior Center
The City of Chelsea held its Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Chelsea Senior Center. Councillor-at-Large and Vietnam War veteran Leo Robinson presided over the ceremony that honored Chelsea’s war veterans. Veterans Services Officer Francisco Toro officially…
Impressive Veterans Day Exercises Held at the Chelsea Soldiers Home
The Chelsea Soldiers Home conducted impressive exercises in observance of Veterans Day last Thursday morning. The Chelsea High Band, Cantare, and Orchestra provided the musical background for the ceremonies with an outstanding performance of appropriate military-themed music throughout the ceremonies.…
MC Receives Major Gift of $52,000 To Create Permanent Scholarship in Memory of Elmer F. King ’82
Recently, Malden Catholic received a major gift donation of $52,000 to establish a permanent scholarship fund to honor the memory of Medford native and MC student, Elmer F. King ’82, who along with another close friend from Medford, Ken Ritchie,…