COVID CASE UPDATE There has been a surge in cases between Oct. 20 and 26, building on a series of increases over the past several weeks. There were 140 confirmed cases in that week. Last week, Oct. 19-25, there were…
Month: November 2020
Chelsea Dunkin Goes High Tech
Renee Caso-Griffin and William Caso II have a treat in store for all customers who enter their Dunkin store at 83 Everett Avenue. No, it’s not the world’s greatest coffee that has made Dunkin a New England institution, not the…
A Vision Came True: Johnson, DeFillipo honored for Chelsea Reads program
Who better to tell the story about “Chelsea Reads” than the co-founder of the event herself, Margo Johnson? “Back in the year 2005, a colleague and I had a vision to create a safe haven at the Chelsea Library for…
The 10th annual Ultimate Tailgate Party to benefit Lovin’ Spoonfuls goes virtual on November 18
Boston-based food rescue Lovin’ Spoonfuls will host their 10th annual Ultimate Tailgate Party online this year on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The virtual program will begin at 7 p.m., and features a timely keynote on the intersection of food justice and…
Comprehensive measures to further promote diversity in state contracting announced
The Baker-Polito Administration announced a series of measures to continue ongoing efforts to ensure equal opportunity and increase access for diverse companies in state contracting. As part of today’s announcement, the Administration is filing legislation entitled, “An Act to Elevate the…
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Announces STEM Grants for Chelsea School District
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) announced two separate STEM equipment and teacher professional development grants for Chelsea and Randolph public schools. The more than $330,000 in funding, which will serve 3,500-plus students, supports the purchase of necessary lab equipment…
Pressley urges Treasury to make emergency lending facilities more equitable
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congressional Oversight Commissioner Bharat Ramamurti last week wrote to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urging the agencies to take immediate action to address the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on…
Chelsea Housing Authority Awarded Self Sufficiency Program Funds
The Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) in a joint application with the Everett Housing Authority (EHA) was recently awarded $70,000 in funding to run the state-aided Self Sufficiency Program (SSP) for one (1) year. The grant has an opportunity to extend…
MVES receives $10K grant from the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation
Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation (EBCF). The grant is part of a commitment from the EBCF to provide financial support to local organizations focused on COVID-19 relief.…
Obituaries 11-5-2020
Michael David CohenLifelong Chelsea Resident Michael David Cohen, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, died suddenly on Sunday, November 1. The beloved husband of Laura M. (Mann) Cohen, he was the devoted father of Holly Cohen of Salem and Sarah Cohen…