Nelson Saldana works as a truck mechanic at Thermo King in Saugus. This past Saturday, Saldana was in Bellingham Square putting the finishing touches on a beautifully done chalk art mural. Saldana’s latest artwork on the TD Bank building was…
Month: June 2020
Eating Out: Outdoor, Indoor Dining Will Begin in Regal Form This Weekend
Chelsea Square, Cherry Street and Division Street will be transformed into a dining paradise as Chelsea’s restaurants look to open their expansive outdoor dining plans in collaboration with the City and Chelsea Prospers. Already, the Traffic Commission approved the plans…
Community Declaration
Matrinko of the Brown Jug Welcomes Back Indoor Diners
The Brown Jug has been one of Chelsea’s most popular dining and social gathering establishments for 31 years. It’s been a place to enjoy delicious pizza, salads, appetizers, and specialty wraps, sit and watch a sports event on television, or…
DACA Recipients in Chelsea Still on Edge Despite Favorable Ruling
There might have been a celebration last week after the Supreme Court decision that rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to end the DACA program after more than 10 years, but any such celebration in Chelsea was muted and wary of…
City Council, Residents Invited to Debate Merits of Taking down Columbus Statue
More than 500 years later, Christopher Columbus’s checkered past is finally catching up with him – at least in Chelsea and many other communities where he has been honored with statues and celebrations of his voyages. Several members of the…
Mass Alliance Endorses Vidot for State Representative
Mass Alliance, a coalition of a wide range of political organizations dedicated to making Massachusetts more progressive, is proud to announce its endorsement of Damali Vidot, candidate for State Representative of the Massachusetts Second Suffolk District, covering all of Charlestown…
Chelsea Public Library to Go Pickup Program Beginning June 22
We look forward to helping get some books and movies into your hands soon! We cannot offer any services nor allow the public inside the building at this time due to current state restrictions; we are not offering copier, computer or printing services,…
Construction Update
June 2020 Temporary Ramp Closure – Reminder On Friday, June 26, at 7 a.m. MassDOT will temporarily close the Carter Street off-ramp from Route 1 southbound. The ramp closure will allow ongoing repair and rehabilitation of the off-ramp. The mainline…
Supporting Local Businesses Northeast Metro Receives Delivery from Reading Lumber
Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech received a delivery from Reading Lumber as part of an initiative at the school to support local, small businesses amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “As we continue to purchase…