The development team looking to re-build the Innes Housing Development into a mixed-income community has made some major changes this summer – inserting a central parking garage and implementing a single phase of construction that will cut two years off…
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Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home to be Renamed in Honor of Elliot and Donna Katzman
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare has announced that the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, the flagship property of the organization, will be renamed The Katzman Center for Living in honor of Elliot and Donna Katzman. The Marblehead couple, who made a significant donation…
‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ Premieres This Week in the Park
Winner of five Tony Awards including ‘Best Play’ and seven Olivier Awards, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to thrilling life on the outdoor stage at the PORT Park starting this week. The play was adapted by two-time…
Zoning Board Denies Spencer Ave. Project in Surprisingly Close Vote
In a split decision, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) denied a request for a special permit and variance for a proposed eight-unit, four-story, market-rate condominium project at 254 Spencer Ave. on Tuesday night. In a 2-2 vote, ZBA members…
Second Night Market to Feature Two Bands, DJ and Children’s’ Activities
The second Chelsea Night Market will take place this Saturday evening, July 13, in the parking lot of Luther Place – bringing a wide range of food, vendors and live music to an enlivened downtown. The first Night Market seized…
Apollinaire Theatre Announces Resident Artist Program
Apollinaire Theatre Company announced this week it has received a $45,000 grant from the Boston Foundation to launch a Resident Artist Program at the Chelsea Theatre Works, through the Foundation’s Open Door Grants program. Apollinaire Theatre built the new Black…
‘People of Chelsea’ Exhibit Now Underway at City Hall
Chelsea photographer Darlene DeVita hosted her “People of Chelsea” exhibit Monday night at City Hall. The exhibit featured individual black-and-white photographs that DeVita had taken in the city. In the text underneath the photo, the subject expressed his/her opinions and…
Chelsea Students Earn Academic Honors
Chelsea Resident Graduates from Wheaton College Eric Kogan, a resident of Chelsea, graduated from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass., on May 18, during the college’s 184th Commencement ceremony. Kogan graduated with a bachelor of arts in business and management. Kogan…
Paddle Night a Hit as People Flock to Float on the Creek
A few years ago, kayaking and canoeing on the Chelsea Creek was a novel – and to some a dangerous – proposition for those in Chelsea. However, after more and more have taken their turn at the paddle, the idea…
Peter Zaksheski Installed as President of Chelsea Rotary Club
Peter Zaksheski, a lifelong Chelsea resident and a prominent and personable community leader for decades, was installed as the president of the Rotary Club of Chelsea at the Installation of Officers Dinner June 25 at Spinelli’s, Lynnfield. Zaksheski, director of…