Chelsea Emergency Management/911 Director Allan I. Alpert was honored at a retirement party at Anthony, Malden. Director Alpert (third from left) is pictured with proud members of his family at the celebration, from left, Allan Dickerman and guest, Laraine Alpert,…
Month: September 2018
Bet on U:First ‘Dealer School’ for Encore Casino Begins Classes Next Month
Now that the Encore casino tower has come into full view of Everett, it’s time to learn how to deal a good hand. Encore Boston Harbor, Cambridge College in Charlestown and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced this week that…
Massport CEO Thomas Glynn Announces Intention to Step Down
After six years as head of Massport, CEO Thomas Glynn announced last week that he would step down from the post in November, a year earlier than his contract. Glynn said his last days at Massport will be in November…
Traffic Commission Approves Two-Way Broadway, Other Changes Downtown
The Chelsea Traffic Commission voted 4-1 on Tuesday night to recommend that the Broadway business corridor be changed from a one-way, to a two-way street – the culmination of more than a year of planning. Carolyn Vega was the lone…
Chelsea Police Receive State Grant to Increase Impaired Driving Patrols
The Chelsea Police Department will increase impaired driving patrols on local roads with grant funds from the Highway Safety Division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS). Chelsea Police will join local departments across the state as…
Back to School: Beware of the JUUL
If last year’s fidget spinners were all fun and games, this year, the national attraction is rather different: JUUL, an e-cigarette device that has become so synonymous with vaping and accepted by the masses, that the term “juul-ing” has been…
Nicole Zervas Dance Academy Celebrates 30 Years
Nicole Zervas Dance Academy (NZDA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, a milestone that owner and director, Nicole Paolo, is proud of. After 30 years, what brings Miss Nicole (as she is affectionately known) the most happiness is building the confidence…
School Resource Officers are Protectors, not the Enemy
In 2015 a viral video of South Carolina school resource officer (SRO) Ben Fields’ slamming a student across the classroom caused a public outrage. During the same year in Lynn, an SRO arrested a student with special needs. “While the…
It’s Time to Update Your Child’s Health Information
Book bags are replacing beach totes as it quickly becomes time for students to go back to school. Organizing your child’s health information, keeping current with doctor’s appointments and planning for emergency scenarios should be part of every parent’s seasonal…
SunButter and Jelly Sandwiches Make the Perfect Back-to-School Snack or Lunch
Parents, students and schools have discovered the perfect menu item for snacks or lunch: SunWise peanut-free sandwiches with grape or strawberry jelly. Totally nut-free and peanut-free, each sandwich features delicious soft, white whole grain bread. Made with SunButter sunflower seed…