Chelsea has the highest rate of COVID-19 infection in Massachusetts. For the safety of everyone in our community, it is mandatory to wear face coverings. Even people with no symptoms can still carry COVID-19, which means you can infect others…
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EBNHC is grateful for our supportive community
Special to the Independent Our community’s strength is on full display despite the extraordinary challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. Public health agencies, elected officials, health care providers and community leaders are collaborating in new ways to protect our neighborhoods. Most…
EBNHC taking the necessary steps to protect our community
As we face the public health crisis of COVID-19, know that Massachusetts is prepared. Our public health departments, world-class healthcare providers and institutions are experts in emergency preparedness and are trained for the possible emergence of diseases like this. The…
Sanders Finishes First in Dem. Presidential Primary in Chelsea
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders took first place in the Democratic Presidential Primary election in Chelsea Tuesday. Sanders received 1,650 votes, representing 43 percent of the total votes cast. Former Vice President Joe Biden was second with 843 votes (22 percent),…
Chelsea Artist Paul McMahan to Exhibit in Signature Show
Chelsea resident Paul McMahan will be among 89 artists participating in the 2020 New England Watercolor Society (NEWS) Signature Members Show, to be held from February 4 through March 1. Bringing together the work of some of New England’s finest watercolor…
Latimer Society to Host Science Festival Saturday
Ronald Robinson and Leo Robinson, co-directors of the Lewis Latimer Society, will host their fourth annual Chelsea Science Festival Saturday (1-4 p.m.) at Port Park on Marginal Street. “Through this interactive and educational event, we want to show that science…
Chelsea Collaborative Creating Pathways to Rewarding Encore Boston Harbor Careers
Chelsea Collaborative staff members are busy helping residents prepare for rewarding career opportunities at Encore Boston Harbor, slated to open in Everett this June. Encore Boston Harbor, the first five-star urban gaming resort in the U.S, plans to hire over 5,000…
Chelsea Chamber Joins in Tribute to Joanne Tarason
Members of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce joined local residents in paying tribute to well-known local businesswoman and Chamber board member Joanne Tarason at observances this week. Mrs. Tarason Washington Ave., died unexpectedly on Feb. 19. She was the owner…
ROCA Celebrates 25 Years of Changing Lives of Troubled Youth in a Positive Way
Gov. Deval Patrick joined more than 350 state policymakers and business and civic leaders on Monday to honor Roca’s 25 years of transforming the lives of high-risk youth in Massachusetts and looking ahead to the nonprofit’s key role in the…
Officials Seek State Approval for Park
The City is seeking State funding to assist in the construction of another new park in Chelsea. If successful, the effort being waged by City Manager Jay Ash, Representative Eugene O’Flaherty and City Councillor Cliff Cunningham will result in the…