At-Large Chelsea City Councilor Damali Vidot has spent the last week engaging in the City of Chelsea’s budget process, which involves providing final approval over the Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) budget. Over the past two weeks there have been 3…
Month: June 2020
Local Student Earn Academic Honors
Barnes Graduates from Hamilton College Katherine Barnes, of Chelsea (02150), received a bachelor of arts degree from Hamilton College on Sunday, May 24, in a virtual Commencement ceremony concluding the college’s 208th year. In his remarks, Hamilton College President Wippman…
Floramo’s is Back in Full Stride
There wouldn’t be an Everett Avenue without Floramo’s Restaurant welcoming patrons from not only Chelsea but area communities as well. Floramo’s was back in full mode Monday as Gov. Charlie Baker allowed restaurants to begin offering indoor seating after a…
Last Day of Schools Comes Quietly as Students Put Away ChromeBooks
Unless one was a kid with a ChromeBook, or a parent trying to remember how to teach division, few would have known that Monday was the last day of school in the Chelsea Public Schools. Yet, it was, and thousands…
Over 100 City Leaders Call on Legislature to Prioritize Education Spending
On Tuesday, June 23, a group of over 100 elected officials, superintendents, and community advocates sent a letter to state officials demanding the prioritization of education funding to Gateway City school districts in the FY21 budget amidst expected budget cuts…
Rep. Ryan Unveils Early Endorsements
As the school year comes to a close, and the first signs of summer are upon us, election season has also begun in earnest. State Representative Dan Ryan has announced early endorsements from elected officials he has worked closely with…
Appreciation: Farewell to the Commissioner: Chelsea Youth Hockey Leader John Quatieri at 76
When Chelsea Youth Hockey was at its height in the 1980s, John Quatieri was king. He was Chelsea sports royalty, admired by all, revered by the young hockey players he led, and entrusted by parents who knew their children were…
News Briefs
Iron Workers Local 7 Endorses Joe Gravellese for State Representative Iron Workers Local 7 has endorsed Joe Gravellese in the race for State Representative in the 16th Suffolk District (Revere, Chelsea, Saugus). Local 7 represents over 3,500 workers in New…
Chelsea City Councilor Garcia Joins Kennedy Campaign
Chelsea City Councilor Garcia is officially joining the Kennedy campaign to help with LatinX outreach and ethnic media strategy. She is the latest hire by the Kennedy for MA campaign as it works to fortify its advantage in communities of…
MGC Approves Health and Safety Requirements for Casino Reopening
On Tuesday afternoon, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted unanimously 5-0 to approve detailed guidelines, outlining the minimum requirements for the reopening of the state’s two resort-casinos and single slots facility. During a remote public meeting, the five gaming commissioners adopted…