Joseph Perlatonda former City councilor announces his candidacy for Councilor -At-Large. Joseph who has lived in Chelsea for the past 17 years and as a Councilor for 6 years knows what it takes to serve the residents of Chelsea. The…
Month: October 2021
The Greater Boston Labor Council Endorses Roy Avellaneda
The Greater Boston Labor Council – the umbrella labor union organization for the Boston area – has endorsed Roy Avellaneda for city council at-large in Chelsea, citing his ongoing commitment to union members and to creating an equitable economy. The…
Marisol Santiago Announces Her Candidacy for Re-Election to City Council
Marisol Santiago announced her candidacy for re-election to City Council. The following is her statement: Dear Neighbors, It has been an honor to serve you as your District 3 School Committee Representative. Throughout the pandemic, we have witnessed uncertainty, grief…
MassDOT Announces Launch of Local Bottleneck Reduction Program
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of the new Local Bottleneck Reduction Program. Through the passage of the 2021 Transportation Bond Bill, the Baker-Polito Administration authorized establishment of a program that provides support to municipalities in…
Sen. DiDomenico Testifies in Support of the VOTES Act
Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate recently passed S.2545, An Act fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity, and security, also known as the VOTES Act. This comprehensive voting reform bill permanently codifies the popular mail-in and early voting options used in Massachusetts…
News Briefs
MVES Bellyful of Laughs Show Mystic Valley Elder Services 12th rendition of its comedy show Bellyful of Laughs will be held on Saturday, January 29, at Anthony’s of Malden, located at 105 Canal Street in Malden, and will feature the…
Mass General Brigham Announces $25 Million in New Funding for Scholars Program
An ongoing investment to support academic success and career growth in our local communities Mass General Brigham today announced $25 million in new funding for its Scholars Program and a commitment to extend the successful program for another ten years.…
Baker-Polito Administration Declares October ‘Massachusetts Cranberry Month’
Continuing the Commonwealth’s support of cranberry farmers and encouraging Massachusetts residents to purchase locally produced cranberry products, Governor Charlie Baker today declared October as “Massachusetts Cranberry Month.” Massachusetts is the oldest cranberry growing region in the country. There are approximately…
ABCD Says Low-Income Residents Face Perfect Storm as Home Heating Costs Rise
With dramatic increases in home heating costs predicted, ABCD warns that residents of the Boston area and other cold-weather regions will face a perfect storm of painful conditions as winter cold descends. The rise in home heating costs is sparked…
General Colin Powell
The death this past week of General Colin Powell at the age of 84 removes from our country one of the most outstanding persons ever to serve the United States. Colin Powell was both a soldier and a statesman. What…