Governor said administration does not believe in ‘home confinement’ and this is not that kind of measure After much discussion over the weekend and last Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker issued the order for state officials to begin enforcing a stay-at-home…
Month: March 2020
City Manager: Minimize unnecessary contact with friends, family during COVID-19
City Manager Tom Ambrosino this morning said due to Chelsea’s high-density living situations, many in the City are at risk for being severely impacted by the COVID0-19 virus. He called on the public and their households to reduce unnecessary physical…
Schools Close on COVID-19 Concerns at Wright Middle School
The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) made a quick move last Friday, March 13, to close schools indefinitely in the face of a presumed positive school community member at the Wright Middle School. Supt. Almi Abeyta announced the closure and the…
Restaurants Try to Adjust To Takeout, Delivery Guidelines
Michael Matrinko’s New Brown Jug would normally be packed at this time of year, with March Madness in full swing, the Celtics and Bruins heading to the playoffs, and the Red Sox getting ready to start their season. But everything…
EBNHC Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Special to the Independent Community health centers like the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) are among America’s first responders in public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. It is essential that we play a role in educating the community…
Closed Down: Chelsea Confirms Two Cases of Covid-19 as City Operations Shut Down
The City of Chelsea reported late Tuesday that there were two confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in residents, and took extraordinary measures to close down most all City operations, including public parks with tot lots/playgrounds. In addition, City Hall…
Market Basket Launches Senior Shopping Hours to Protect and Serve Older Customers
Special to the Record Beginning today, March 19, Market Basket will initiate senior shopping hours specifically geared to accommodate the needs of our customers 60 and older. Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7 a.m. the stores will be open ONLY…
City Leaders Answer Coronavirus Questions
From the current number of Coronavirus cases in Chelsea, to the mechanics of social distancing, to questions about high school graduation and parking tickets, City Manager Thomas Ambrosino and several city leaders held a public meeting Monday night unlike any…
Churches in Chelsea Adjust to Empty Pews and Online Services
Chelsea religious leaders are keeping the faith as they deal with the new reality of providing spiritual services and guidance during the global pandemic of the coronavirus. Many churches in the area have already started providing online services and prayers…
Boston Marathon to Be Run on Sept. 14 as Part of a Full Weekend-Long Festival
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Marathon officials announced they would postpone the 2020 Boston Marathon until Sept. 14, proposing to have a complete weekend-long festival that would support runners, charities and local businesses all along the…