Month: November 2019
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Cranberries: Authentically American Treat on the Turkey Table Since 1621
It’s the only red thing on the table at Thanksgiving, but the superfruit that is authentically American has a lot more going for it than it’s bright red color on Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a great resource for New England, and…
Council Sets This Year’s Property Tax Rates With Concerns on Values
The City Council passed two orders Monday night that essentially set the property tax rates for Fiscal Year 2020, but one Councillor did attempt to hold the line on tax increases, raising questions about how the Assessing Department values larger…
Cambridge Health Alliance Receives $125,000 Grant from ACS, NFL and Patriots
Special to the Record The American Cancer Society (ACS), National Football League (NFL) and the New England Patriots have awarded a grant to Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) to address lung cancer mortality by increasing screenings and supporting smoking cessation efforts.…
City Leaders Kick-Off Census 2020 Efforts Early to Ease Concerns
The City and a Complete Count Committee kicked off the Census 2020 efforts for Chelsea on Saturday, Nov. 16, in an effort to get the message out early and often to those in the community that might be hesitant or…
LFCL Resident Steve Saling Gives Tour to New Orleans Providers
Steve Saling, a resident at The Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCL), recently hosted a tour with 12 visitors from Team Gleason House for Innovative Living, a skilled nursing residence in New Orleans. Gleason House, like the Leonard Florence Center…
News Briefs
Route 1 Lane Shifts Coming •Beginning on Sunday, November 24, roadway configuration changes and overnight lane shifts will take place on the Tobin Bridge and through the Chelsea Curves. These changes begin a period of lane shifts which will run for approximately…
Didomenico Receives Beacon of Justice Award
Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico was honored by the Equal Justice Coalition and the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) for his commitment to civil legal aid and increasing access to justice. He accepted the 2019 Beacon of Justice Award during…
Chelsea Awarded Funding for Resiliency Project
The Baker-Polito Administration awarded 20 grants totaling $247,520 to cities and towns across the Commonwealth to develop clean energy projects, including a resiliency project in Chelsea. The Department of Energy Resources’ (DOER) Municipal Energy Technical Assistance (META) grants, awarded to…