By Joe Gravellese, candidate for State Representative When 2020 started, I never envisioned running for office. My involvement in politics has always been behind the scenes – from organizing for candidates, to working on legislation at the State House, to…
Month: August 2020
Now, more than ever, we need Ed Markey in the U.S. Senate
In 1955, then-U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy authored his famous book, Profiles in Courage, in which he wrote brief vignettes about eight U.S. Senators who took unpopular actions during the course of their careers, placing the good of the country…
News Briefs
COVID-19 CASES ARE ON THE UPTICK Confirmed positive cases in Chelsea are on the rise again the week Aug. 17-23, with 81 cases reported in that week. That’s down from 90 reported cases in the week prior, but still quite…
Council President Avellaneda endorses Rep. Ryan and Sen. DiDomenico
Earlier this week, Council President Roy Avellaneda endorsed State Representative Dan Ryan’s re-election bid in the Second Suffolk District, which includes the Boston neighborhood of Charlestown and much of Chelsea; as well as State Sen. Sal DiDomenico, for Tuesday’s State…
Worcester man charged with human trafficking women at Encore casino
A Worcester man facing charges of human trafficking and kidnapping has been held without bail following a dangerousness hearing, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today. The AG’s Office alleges the defendant trafficked a victim for sex at Encore Casino in Everett and…
USPS Board of Governors announces bipartisan Election Mail Committee
The United States Postal Service Board of Governors last week announced the establishment of a bipartisan Election Mail Committee that will actively oversee the United States Postal Service’s support of the mail-in voting pro-cess. The committee will be chaired by…
Supt. Abeyta hires seven new administrators, furthers more diverse workforce
Seven new school leaders have been hired by Supt. Almi Abeyta this week, with an eye at furthering diversity and inclusion at the top of the ranks in the Chelsea Public Schools – something teachers challenged district leaders on at…
News in Brief
AG HEALEY ENDORSES TERRENCE KENNEDY FOR GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL Governor’s Councilor Terrence Kennedy is proud to announce he has received the endorsement of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey in his bid for re-election. The Democratic Primary is Tuesday, September 1st. “I…
Natick man arrested after stabbing another on Encore gaming floor
State Troopers and Everett Police Officers arrested a Natick man overnight Thursday shortly after he allegedly stabbed another man during an altercation inside Encore Boston Harbor. Troopers and Officers apprehended David Guante, 30, of Natick, at a parking lot across…
Chelsea Curves construction look-ahead through September 5
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…