Month: October 2018
Walk for Life
Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCFL) resident Patrick O’ Brien and a group of supporters make their way through the course during the 10th annual LFCFL Walk for Life on Admiral’s Hill last Sunday, Sept. 30. The walk was reported…
Roca’s 30th Anniversary
Roca’s 30th Anniversary Community Celebration was held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at Roca Headquarters in Chelsea. Enjoying the outdoor event are from left, Councilior at-Large Leo Robinson, State Rep. Dan Ryan, State Sen. Sal DiDomenico, and Chelsea Police Chief Brian…
Drug Treatment Center Looks to Strengthen Ties in the Community
As part of the Recovery Month activities, the Health Care Resource Center Methadone Clinic on Crescent Avenue opened its doors on Thursday, Sept. 27, to let residents find out more about what they do. Victoria Johnson, treatment center director, said…
Split Decision:50/50 Night for Reimagining Broadway as Council Wrestles with Legalities
There’s still time to reimagine Broadway. Or at least a few stretches of the $5 million traffic project city officials have been working on for close to two years. Monday night, the City Council delivered a split decision on the…
Hearing Continued for Rincon Latino Restaurant
It’s the case of the cases of Corona going in and out of Rincon Latino Restaurant. Following a histrionic licensing commission hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 25 that saw the lawyer for the restaurant’s owners compare the proceedings to those in…
Community Preservation Committee Talks Future Money for Residents
A recent Chelsea Community Workshop on the Community Preservation Act (CPA) witnessed a vibrant community come out to speak about future investments they want to see in their respective neighborhoods, and the newly-established Community Preservation Committee (CPC) said they are…
Schools Look to Restore Some Positions with Additional State Money
Chelsea School officials are looking for one last vote from the City Council in order to restore several cut positions from the existing School Department Budget, this after getting nearly $1 million in additional funds from the state recently. Supt.…
News Briefs
High School Diploma Preparation in Spanish Spanish HiSet course is to prepare for the Massachusetts Department of Education’s High School Equivalency Test, students take practice tests and develop individualized study plans. Beginning with diagnostic testing, instruction focuses on writing, reading,…
Licensing Board Approves Permits for Function Hall at Old Polish American
A new function hall is slated to open at the site of the former Polish American Veterans Hall at 35 Fourth Street. At its most recent meeting, the licensing commission approved restaurant and entertainment licenses for the proposed hall. The…