We wish to offer a sincere “Thank you” to Governor Maura Healey, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Dr. Jon Santiago (Massachusetts’ first-ever Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services) for affirming their commitment to veterans at last week’s ribbon-cutting…
Month: December 2023
Yes, Those College Presidents Were Wrong
We never thought that we would find ourselves agreeing on anything with Elise Stefanik, the obnoxious Congresswoman from New York. But, as the saying goes, “Even a broken clock is right twice a day,” and we concur with the call…
Obituaries 12-14-2023
Mario Di Vasta A Man of Strong Community Ties, a Social Butterfly With a Great Sense of Humor and the Life of the Party Mario Di Vasta of Peabody, formerly of Chelsea, Jacksonville, Florida and Gaeta, Italy passed away peacefully…
Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Santa on a Fire Truck And Holiday Event
New Space, New Concept: GreenRoots Will Hold Grand Opening of Teaching Kitchen on Dec. 14
Executive Director Roseann Bongiovanni has announced that GreenRoots will hold the grand opening of its Teaching Kitchen on Thursday, Dec. 14 at a newly refurbished site at 63 Pearl Street. In explaining the innovative addition to her organization’s already substantial…
New City Manager Proposes Office Reorganization
Incoming City Manager Fidel Maltez is looking to reorganize the office when he begins his new position in January. Monday night, current City Manager Ned Keefe requested that the City Council authorize new positions in the office that will expand…
Council Keeping Eye on Casino Property
Plans for a new 25,000-seat soccer stadium in Everett across from the Encore Casino look to be on hold for the immediate future, but Chelsea officials want to make sure the city has a seat at the table if any…
Council Approves Raise, Five-Year Term for Clerk
While there was some debate about an unfinished subcommittee conference, the City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to appoint Clifford Cunningham to a five-year term as the Clerk to the City Council and approved a pay raise of just…
GreenRoots Is Hiring Applicants for Several Positions
GreenRoots is hiring the following positions: Director of Development, Director of Health Equity and Mobility, Communications and Public Relations Manager & Teaching Kitchen Coordinator Applicants should apply by Friday, December 15. Director of Development- Salary starting at $90,000 The Director of…
News in Brief
2023 Living Legends Gala On Dec. 10, the Museum of African American History on Joy St. will hold the 2023 Living Legends Gala and Award Ceremony at the Four Seasons, Boston. Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson will be hosting the…