The Baker-Polito Administration on Monday announced it will invest $186 million of the Commonwealth’s direct federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) toward critical priorities including support for hospitals, health and human services, mental health, and workforce development.…
Month: July 2021
Baker-Polito Administration Kicks Off Statewide Small Business Tour
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito joined Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy and local business, community, and municipal leaders started on the first stop of a statewide small business and downtown conversation tour. The purpose of the tour is to…
Apollinaire Theatre Company, Partners Present an Outdoor, Immersive Adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet”
Special to the Independent The age-old vendetta between the Capulets and the Montagues erupts this August in Chelsea Square. Shakespeare’s beloved romantic tragedy will be staged in the streets, parks, and by the fountain, as well as in the windows…
News Briefs
Wednesday Movie Nights Begin The first of six free movies – Disney Pixar SOUL – kicked off this week and will continue through the summer. The movies start at 8:15 p.m. at the Mary C. Burke Complex, 300 Crescent Ave. The listings include:…
Downtown Chelsea Events Calendar
•Saturday, July 24 8 pm to 10:30 pm Silent Disco A night of dancing and fun in Chelsea Square. We’ve got you covered with three guest DJs spinning Hip-Hop, Reggaeton, House. You’ll always find your favorite song! •Saturday, July 31…
City Air-Conditioner Program Helps 73 Families, But Had More Than 700 Applicants
Special to the Record The City, through its Dept. of Housing and Community Development and Dept. of Public Works, is rapidly delivering reprieve to residents as we face one of the hottest summers on record. This week, the Departments oversaw…
Massport’s Community Summer Jobs Program Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Community Summer Jobs Program, which has supported thousands of local students through partnerships with community organizations. This year, 25 organizations are receiving grants to support nearly 300 seasonal…
Not Vaccinated? COVID-19 Will Get You — and Your Family
When we were writing about COVID-19 last year at the height of the pandemic, we often put it this way: COVID-19 is a hunter and we, the human animal, are its prey. In the summer of 2021, another way to…
Guest Op-Ed: Fast Track to Turmoil
Dr. Glenn Mollette A happy and secure life does not mean immediate gratification. We have heard these words before, “I want it all and I want it now.” Wanting the things of life as quickly as possible is natural. Some…
Obituaries 07-22-2021
Marion Donovan March 25. 1931 – July 15, 2021 Marion A. (Malas) Donovan, 90, entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 15 with her family at her side after a short illness and rapid decline in health. Born and raised in…