Senator Edward J. Markey and Representative Ayanna Pressley last week released a response from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 to their request for rapid deployment of air quality monitors in Chelsea. The lawmakers sent a letter to the EPA on…
Month: August 2020
National Association of Social Workers Endorses Gravellese
The National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter – Political Action for Candidate Election (NASW MA PACE) has endorsed Joe Gravellese in his campaign for State Representative in the 16th Suffolk District (Revere, Chelsea, Saugus). “The National Association of Social…
Massport Supports Summer Jobs for Chelsea Students
Chelsea students were able to experience a change of pace and scenery while also gaining some valuable skills this summer through the Massachusetts Port Authority’s Community Summer Jobs Program. Now in its 29th year, Massport’s program supported 33 Chelsea area…
New Restrictions Not a Major Impact on Encore Right Now
New restrictions for occupancy by the state will likely not affect Encore Boston Harbor, a spokesman said over the weekend. Restrictions in place and announced on Friday were not expected to have a significant impact on the resort, but if…
JOE-4-SUN Provides Helping Hand During Tough Times
By Hannah Goetz Federal financial aid to help families struggling to bear the economic impacts of coronavirus is set to soon expire. Even if a new round of assistance is authorized, communities like Chelsea hit hard by the pandemic will…
Construction Update
Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead through August 8 Construction Look-Ahead: August 9 – 22 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…
State Delegation Secures Local Resources in $1.8 Billion Bond Bill
Chelsea and Charlestown will benefit immensely from an Information Technology Bond Bill bond bill signed by Gov. Charlie Baker last Friday. Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Rep. Dan Ryan joined their colleagues in the Senate and House to pass legislation…
DiDomenico, Senate Pass Bill to Increase Higher Education Opportunities for People With Disabilities
Sen. Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate recently passed legislation to remove existing barriers for students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or other developmental disabilities so they can attend public institutions of higher education. The…
MassDOT Schedules Temporary Overnight Ramp and Lane Closures on Route 1 Southbound
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that there will be temporary overnight lane and ramp closures on Route 1 southbound towards Boston. These closures are scheduled take place at various times and locations from Thursday, August 13, through…
Right to the City VOTE Endorses Challenger Damali Vidot
Right to the City VOTE! (RTCV) is excited to announce our endorsement of Damali Vidot for the Massachusetts State House Democratic Primary Election on September 1, 2020. RTCV is a citywide political collective working to build the political power of…