It was a tragedy about which she never spoke. Her life was a story of beating many challenges to become a selfless, loving mother of three sons and grandmother of four. And through it all, her faith played a role…
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DiDomenico Serves as Speaker at Women’s Bar Association Legislative Breakfast
Sen. Sal DiDomenico joined with Senate President Karen Spilka and a number of other elected officials to speak with the Women’s Bar Association (WBA). Every year, the WBA hosts a legislative breakfast in the Great Hall in order to meet…
AG’s Office to Host Events Across the State for National Consumer Protection Week
In celebration of the 21st annual National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Maura Healey announced a series of events designed to help empower and educate Massachusetts residents. “The AG’s Office advocates for consumers every day, arming them with the tools…
DiDomenico Serves as Panelist on Juvenile Justice Policy Forum
Earlier this month, Sen. Sal DiDomenico partnered with Rep. Kay Khan and the Judge Baker Children’s Center to host a forum at the State House discussing the juvenile justice system and the organization’s report, “Promoting Positive Outcomes for Justice-Involved Youth:…
Black History Month Celebration
Student Exodus – Young People, Families Leaving for the North Shore Due to Higher Rent
Supt. Mary Bourque said that for the first time in decades, more students are leaving the Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) than are coming in – an exodus of students that seems to be heading mostly to Lynn. “We’ve always had…
Chelsea Chamber Joins in Tribute to Joanne Tarason
Members of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce joined local residents in paying tribute to well-known local businesswoman and Chamber board member Joanne Tarason at observances this week. Mrs. Tarason Washington Ave., died unexpectedly on Feb. 19. She was the owner…
City Manager Ambrosino Highlights Achievements -Looks to the Future in His State of the City Address to City Council
Fresh off of a new contract, City Manager Tom Ambrosino gave an enthusiastic opening to Monday’s Council meeting during his State of the City Address, where he talked about Chelsea’s accomplishments in 2018 as well as its goals for 2019.…
City Council Honors Community Change-makers at City Hall
Around 20 members of the local community gathered at City Hall on Monday, Feb. 25, for the meeting of the Chelsea City Council. On the agenda for Monday night’s meeting was a ceremony to honor individuals in the Chelsea who…
Beacon Hill Lawmakers Attend Chelsea Soldiers’ Home Legislative Breakfast
Last Friday members of the state legislature, including Speaker Robert DeLeo and Rep. Dan Ryan, attended the annual Legislative Breakfast at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home. While the breakfast’s format usually gives the opportunity for Soldiers’ Home staff and residents to…