By Adam Swift A mix of new and familiar faces triumphed in the races for City Council and School Committee during Tuesday’s municipal election. There was light turnout throughout the city, as about 1,550 of the city’s nearly 17,000 registered…
Month: November 2023
Council president, some residents still have concerns on Veterans’ Home redevelopment
By Cary Shuman and Adam Swift After garnering a positive recommendation from the Planning Board last month, the developers of the public-private Veterans’ Home in Chelsea redevelopment project will be before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a potential final…
Chelsea Teachers’ Union raises concerns over staffing levels
By Adam Swift A staffing shortage in the Chelsea Public Schools has had a negative impact on educators and students, according to teachers and staff who took part in the public speaking portion of last week’s School Committee meeting. The…
United Way of Massachusetts to partner with local nonprofits in Chelsea and beyond
United Way of Massachusetts Bay President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Giannino recently unveiled a list of 124 organizations that will partner with United Way in a first-of-its kind effort to eradicate the conditions that lead to poverty and economic…
EBNHC expands rolls of two executive leaders
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) announced the promotion of two current executive leadership team members to expanded roles within the organization. Ernani J. DeAraujo, Esq., former Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, will assume the role of EBNHC’s Chief…
Ordinance repeal will allow convenience stores at gas stations
By Adam Swift Chelsea is joining the modern age when it comes to allowing convenience stores at gas stations. The city recently amended its zoning ordinances so that gas stations throughout the city may also operate convenience stores. The Planning…
City seeking funds for Congress Ave. park project
By Adam Swift The city is looking to create a new park at 212 Congress Avenue. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Ned Keefe informed the council that Chelsea was recently approved for a state PARC grant that…
Early Riser: Eighth grader Xzavier Chafin is soaring high as a starting lineman for the BB&N varsity football team
The word is out. The Buckingham Browne & Nichols School football team has one of the best eighth grade players in the region. Xzavier Chafin, who is 6-feet-2 and growing, has been excelling in his role as a defensive lineman…
CHS Sports Roundup
CHS football team at Boston Tech tonight The Chelsea High football team will be shooting for its fourth victory of the season when the Red Devils travel to White Stadium this evening (Thursday) to meet Boston Tech. The opening kick-off…
Bruins Beat: Bruins youngsters contributing
Taking a page out of Peter Townshend’s songbook, “The Kids Are Alright,” while not even born when The Who recorded this song (1965), both Johnny Beecher and Mason Lohrei fit the song title, each scoring their first NHL goal versus…