Four residents from Chelsea will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 2. Jess Rush, Cristian Jimenez, Yareli Arenas, and Casey Fields, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic…
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Gov. Baker Signs Landmark Judiciary It Bond Bill Into Law
Following action by House and Senate lawmakers, An Act to Improve and Modernize the Information Technology Systems and Capacities of the Judiciary was signed into law this week. The legislation makes a once in 25-year investment in modernizing the technology…
Orange Line, Green Line Extension Service Resume on Schedule
Special to the Times-Free Press On Monday, September 19, both the Orange Line service and Green Line Union Square service resumed. The MBTA initiated the 30-day full closure of the Orange Line on August 19 to complete five years of…
Greenroots Opens Office on Everett Avenue
Special to the Record This summer, GreenRoots was displaced from their beautiful waterfront offices. Like many other private developers, GreenRoots’ landlord gave no real reason to not extend the organization’s lease besides wanting to sell, possibly redevelop, downsize and even…
Jarmak Perfectly Captures Chelsea: Award-Winning Photographer Showcases His Work in Exhibit at BC’s McMullen Museum of Art
David Weiss, who grew up in Chelsea, walked through the McMullen Musuem of Art at Boston College and viewed the new exhibit: “Photographing Chelsea In Transition 1977-89” by award-winning photographer Arnie Jarmak. “I love these photos. They bring back a…
Chelsea Goes Electronic With Party Underneath Tobin Bridge
Residents Mostly Support Bus Lane on Broadway
The One-Way Broadway, which includes one lane of vehicular traffic and a shared bus and bike lane on Broadway between Fifth Street and Everett Avenue, will continue for now. Prior to the City Council’s summer recess, Council President Roy Avellaneda…
Taste of Chelsea Sept. 19
The annual Taste of Chelsea will be on Monday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 8 pm at 99 Marginal Street, Chelsea. The event is co-hosted by HarborCOV and the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce. The highly visible and popular Taste of Chelsea has…
Council Makes Second Offer for Administrative Assistant
The City Council unanimously approved offering the position of administrative assistant to the council to Chelsea resident Nancy Lopez at Monday night’s meeting. The council initially offered the position to Marilyn Ingles Guzman at a special meeting in August, but…
Chelsea Cultural Council Upcoming Grant Information Session
Chelsea Cultural Council has received $39,200 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) a state agency, to assist public projects that promote access, education, diversity and excellence in the arts, humanities and sciences. An In-person Information Session will be held on…