Umemba, Castro Will Host ‘Let It Fly’ Saturday
Meet the two men who have made Chelsea the center of the high school basketball university for the last seven Augusts: Kyle Umemba is a former BB&N prep school basketball standout who walked on for a tryout with the Division…
Back to School Events Announced
Chelsea is just coming out of the summer’s latest heat wave, but fall and the new school year are just around the corner. This week, the school department released the dates and information for its annual back to school events.…
ZBA Considers Rehab of Fire-Damaged Marginal Street Home
The owners of a three-family Marginal Street home hit by fire last December are seeking to rebuild and add an additional unit. In December, wind caused a 6,000 volt primary wire to touch the house, setting off the fire. At…
City Supports Cottage Street Project, Some Residents Concerned
Several residents who live near a proposed 66-unit affordable housing development on Cottage Street are concerned the project will be too big for the neighborhood. The Neighborhood Developers (TND) were before the Zoning Board of Appeals Tuesday night seeking special…
Four New Firefighters Added to the Chelsea Force
State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier, acting director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA), announced the graduation of 61 firefighters from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Graduates, including four from Chelsea, completed the 50-day…
Save Big on Sales Tax and Energy Usage During Tax Holiday Weekend
With the upcoming Massachusetts sales tax holiday on August 13 and 14, National Grid is reminding customers to take advantage of opportunities to purchase energy efficient appliances to save energy while maximizing savings. With energy rates expected to increase this…
DiDomenico’s Bill To Extend Universal School Meals Included in State Budget
On July 28, the Governor signed this year’s state budget into law, which included one of Senator Sal DiDomenico’s top priorities – funding for universal school meals throughout the upcoming school year. This $110 million investment will provide free breakfast…
Residents Asked To Report Rodent Issues
Growing rat populations have been an issue in urban areas across the country, and Chelsea is no exception. City officials are asking residents to report any rat and rodent activity in their neighborhoods and providing information on how they can…
MGC Awards $10.6 Million in Grants From Community Mitigation Fund
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) recently approved the award of over $10.6 million in Community Mitigation Fund grants to numerous municipalities and other eligible entities across Massachusetts including $167,600 for Chelsea Projects. Since 2015, the MGC has awarded approximately $37.7…
EBNHC Hosts Health Resources and Services Administration Representatives
Monday kicked off National Health Center Week and to mark the occasion the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) had the privilege of hosting Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Region 1 Intergovernmental and External Affairs Regional Administrator Jeffrey Beard…
Ryder Revere Hosts FUNraiser For Nantucket Animal Shelter
By Melissa Moore-Randall As latest summer heat wave continues to bring flocks of people to Revere Beach, Ryder Revere hosted a FUNraiser for four legged friends. On Sunday, three local area businesses hosted the fundraiser to benefit the Nantucket Safe…