Two large-scale developments made their initial pass before the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) last week. Both the 330-unit, mixed income Innes Development on Central Avenue and the 62-unit affordable housing proposal for 25 Sixth Street by The Neighborhood Developers…
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Candidate Forum Today, Oct. 17, Will Focus on Displacement and Housing: At Least 10 of 17 Council Candidates to Participate
In a collaboration between eight different organizations, a candidates forum focusing on displacement from the community and the housing crisis will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 – a forum that will include a role playing…
Encore’s DeSalvio Replaced After Many Years at the Helm
Encore Boston Harbor President Bob DeSalvio, long the face and authority on the casino project for the Chelsea community, has stepped down and will be replaced by Operations Director Brian Gullbrants – who has been working in Boston for the…
Chelsea Man Sentenced for RICO Conspiracy
A Chelsea man was sentenced last week in federal court in Boston for RICO conspiracy involving attempted murder and drug trafficking. Brandon Baez, aka “Big Baby,” was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns to 10 years in…
News Briefs
Boston Mayor to Visit Collaborative The Chelsea Collaborative will host their annual meeting and stakeholders breakfast on Monday, Oct. 28, and will welcome Mayor Martin Walsh as the honored guest. The Collaborative is marking 31 years of impact on Chelsea,…
Candidate for Councillor at Large Mark Rossi Hosts a Reception at the Winnisimmet Lounge
Last Tuesday evening a group of friends and supporters gathered at the Winnisimmet Lounge in Chelsea for a reception held on the behalf of Mark Rossi, Candidate for Chelsea City Council at Large. Following the meet and greet, with refreshments…
DA Rollins Announces Endorsement of Council President Damali Vidot
The Committee to elect Damali Vidot is pleased to announce an endorsement from Suffolk County District Attorney, Rachael Rollins. As the first ever female DA in Suffolk County, and first ever woman of color to serve as a Massachusetts DA,…
Due to Weather Conditions, Route 1 Lane Shifts Move to Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19, 2019
Previously announced roadway configuration changes on Route 1 in Chelsea will now take place during the overnight hours on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 because of heavy rain forecasted on Wednesday night. Beginning Friday night, October 18, Northbound…
Photographic Documentation Project at Governor Bellingham-Cary House
Story by Marianne Salza The first floor southeast bathroom wall of the Governor Bellingham-Cary House joins the framework of three centuries: the 1659 exterior sheathing boards of the east wall, the 1760’s brick and mortar south wall addition, and studs…
The Final Fix : Sen. Didomenico Reports Major Education Funding Fix on the Way
State Sen. Sal DiDomenico said he is very optimistic and very happy about the pending state legislation that would fix the education funding formula for districts like Everett and Chelsea – districts that have suffered from a stagnating funding formula…