The Neighborhood Developers (TND), a community-based organization in Chelsea, announced today that it has received $12,500 in grants from Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation. These grants are part of a commitment from the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation to provide financial support…
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U.S. Attorney announces appointment of District Election Officer to monitor integrity of election polls
United States Attorney Andrew Lelling announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Eugenia Carris will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. 3, 2020, general election. AUSA…
Guest Op-Ed: Let your heart drive you to vote, but put your mind into your voting
By Glenn Mollette Most of the time people marry because at that moment that’s where their hearts have led them to be. For better or worse many people stay in marriages most of their lives because they have given their…
DiDomenico receives Clean Water Action “Legislative Champion Award”
Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico joined Clean Water Action’s 26th Fall Celebration, an annual event to celebrate the successes from the year and honor champions of clean water, clean air, and healthy communities. During the virtual event, Senator DiDomenico was presented with…
Downtown Flower Program continues beautification efforts
Devra Sari Zabot of Chelsea City Studio had an idea to try and bring flowers to the downtown business district on Broadway. Zabot brought her idea – the Downtown Flower Program – to city official Mimi Graney who suggested consulting…
Massachusetts Implements Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)
Finalizes Implementation of all CARES Act Benefits For Unemployment Claimants in Massachusetts The Baker-Polito Administration announced today that Massachusetts residents who are eligible for the federal CARES Act and qualify for having exhausted their regular unemployment compensation may now receive…
State Announces Four-Phase Approach to Reopening, Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards
New standards will apply to all workplaces when phased reopening begins On Monday, May 11, the Baker-Polito Administration announced a four-phase approach to reopening the Massachusetts economy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and published Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards that will apply…
Mandatory Face Coverings in Chelsea
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…
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…