On Monday night, At-Large Chelsea City Councilor and Candidate for State Representative of Charlestown and Chelsea Damali Vidot voted against the proposed municipal budget for the City of Chelsea. Though the budget ultimately passed by an 8-3 vote, Vidot cited…
Month: July 2020
Hometown Reception: CHS Grad Giannasca Opens Michael G’s Restaurant
When Michael Giannasca was growing up on Garfield Avenue in Chelsea, the Bradlees department store was the big draw in the Parkway Plaza Shopping Center. Giannasca, a member of the CHS Class of 1982, has returned to his hometown and…
Excellent ‘News’ for Chelsea: BNC Market a Welcome Addition to Broadway
Residents and workers from Broadway down Everett Avenue to up on Admiral’s Hill – the whole city, really – have a beautifully designed, new gourmet neighborhood market that they can call their own. Nabil Safwan and his wife, Kirsche Safwan,…
Encore Prepares for Re-Opening, But Will Furlough 3,000 Employees: Casino Resort with Select Restaurants Will Operate Under New Guidelines
Encore Boston Harbor shared some good news and some bad news on Monday afternoon – stating they would look to begin re-opening procedures no sooner than July 6, but also that they would have to furlough up to 3,000 employees…
Northeast Metro Tech Shares State Guidelines for Reopening Schools in the Fall
Superintendent David DiBarri wishes to share the initial state guidelines from Gov. Charlie Baker and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the 2020-21 academic year, which will be modified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While…
Sierra Club Endorses Damali Vidot For State Rep. Of the 2nd Suffolk District
The Massachusetts Chapter of Sierra Club, the oldest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, is proud to endorse environmental champion and Candidate for State Representative of the Second Suffolk District Damali Vidot. The Second Suffolk District comprises all of Charlestown…
Pops to Air Virtual July 4 Special
By Lauren Bennett This year, instead of gathering around the Hatch Shell, you’ll have to gather around your television for the Boston Pops virtual Fourth of July spectacular. There will be no live performance or fireworks on the Esplanade this…
News in Brief
Markey Campaign Shows Its Grassroots Reach The Ed Markey for U.S. Senate campaign demonstrated its grassroots power and statewide reach over the past weekend as it hosted an evening of virtual house parties with over 300 supporters and volunteers, joining…
Construction Update: Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through July 11
Route 1 Traffic Impacts •Route 1 Northbound: Approaching the Tobin Bridge from Boston, the work zone begins in the left lane. 2 of 3 travel lanes will be open during daytime hours (5 a.m.–10 p.m.) •Route 1 Southbound: Approaching the…
School Committee Rejects Resolution Against Police Brutality
The Chelsea School Committee voted down a resolution last Thursday night, June 25, that was meant to make a statement against police brutality against black people, a measure that was in line with Chelsea’s Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s bill filed in…