A state grant could pay for up to $400,000 of the cost of the renovation of Quigley Park on Essex Street. Monday night, the City Council approved an appropriation setting aside the full cost of the project, estimated at $750,000,…
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Chelsea Ranks Among Top School Districts For Gender Parity in K-12 Education
A study released last week by the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy and the Women’s Power Gap Initiative of the Eos Foundation reveals never-before-seen data on racial and gender inequities in Massachusetts education leadership. The report, The Power…
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Toys for Tots drive The Chelsea Firefighters are holding their annual Toys for Tots drive again this year. The last day to drop off toys is Wednesday December 15. The main collection site is Central Station between 8 AM- 8 PM. The toys…
US Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Sen. Warren, Local Elected Officials Visit East Boston Social Centers
This week President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill but Washington Democrats say it did not go far enough. Ahead of Biden signing the bill, Democrats like US Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Elizabeth Warren toured the…
Reaching New Heights Sky Zone Everett Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Sky Zone Everett will celebrate its 10th anniversary Saturday with several special activities planned at the indoor trampoline park located on Norman Street. The event, which will included gift giveaways, free pizza from Nana’s Pizza and baked good from Continental…
Legislation Refiled to Improve Roadway Safety
The Baker-Polito Administration refiled legislation to improve safety on the Commonwealth’s roadways and combat drug-impaired driving. This proposal would update road safety laws by implementing uniform standards and promoting proven strategies to reduce motor vehicle crashes, and will implement recommendations…
Opioid-Related Overdose Death Rate Up 1 Percent in the First Nine Months of 2021
Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts rose slightly in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same time last year, according to preliminary data released today by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). In the first nine months…
Post Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
There will be no regular mail delivery or retail services available on Thursday, Nov. 25, as postal employees across the commonwealth celebrate Thanksgiving. But our carriers will still be delivering Priority Express and other guaranteed next day services. This holiday,…