Noise Study to Begin in Chelsea
Noise in the City’s Community Noise Lab was developed by researcher Dr. Erica Walker to take a more creative look into the relationship between neighborhood noise issues and corresponding health impacts. Walker has partnered with volunteers in the neighborhood to…
‘We Have Lost An Icon’ : Cable Television Exec. Director Duke Bradley Passes Away
Robert “Duke” Bradley Sr., executive director of Chelsea Community Cable Television for more than 30 years, died on Aug. 12 following a sudden illness. Mr. Bradley was a lifelong resident of Chelsea and one of its most popular and admired…
One Year Later : Councillor Believes ‘Nip’ Ban Has Reduced Alcohol-Related Issues
One year into the ban on ‘nips’ – or small alcohol bottles – at least one city councillor is proclaiming victory based on ambulance data that shows major decreases in the numbers of alcohol-related transfers. Councillor Roy Avellaneda said he…
Boston Hides and Furs Property Sells To Eastern Salt in Blockbuster Deal
Eastern Salt has purchased the Boston Hides and Furs property in and around Marginal Street in a blockbuster deal that fetched a $26.339 million price tag. The property has been on the block for years, though quietly, and rumors of…
Route 1 North Roadway Configuration Shifts Aug. 19
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that the lane closures and roadway configuration on Route 1 northbound in Chelsea will shift on Monday, August 19, so that the center lane on this section of highway will be closed…