Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, Undersecretary of Community Development Ashley Stolba, and Assistant Secretary for Communities and Programs Juan Vega were joined by state and local officials in Lynn to celebrate the Urban Agenda Grant Program awards, which…
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Garcia Wins State Rep. Seat
Chelsea has a new voice in the State House. Democrat Judith Garcia defeated fellow City Councilor Todd Taylor in Tuesday’s state election to become the new state representative in the 11th Suffolk District. After being split into two districts for…
Chelsea Chamber Pot O’ Gold Dinner
Council Approves Congress Avenue Land Donation
It was a big night for increasing the amount of greenspace in Chelsea at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The council unanimously approved the donation of land at 212 Congress Avenue that will be used for public green and park…
Council Getting Ready To Consider At-Large Applications
The City Council won’t lack for choices when it comes to finding a replacement for former Councilor-At-Large Roy Avellaneda, who resigned from his position earlier this fall. Monday night, the council agreed to hold a subcommittee on conference meeting in…
Bridges Homeward Named New Children’s Trust Healthy Families Massachusetts Provider
The Children’s Trust, the state’s child abuse prevention agency, announced last week that Bridges Homeward was awarded the 2022-2028 contract to oversee the Healthy Families Massachusetts program for Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, Winthrop, and Charlestown. The Children’s Trust’s Healthy Families…
Groups Sue EPA for Failure To Fully Protect Boston Rivers
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to take necessary actions to protect three Boston-area rivers from polluted runoff. Though EPA recently acknowledged the damage…
State Election this Tuesday
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday for the state election. In addition to a number of contested statewide races on the ballot, the big race locally is for 11th Suffolk District State Representative between two…
City receives state grants for Broadway projects
The city received some good news in its efforts to revitalize Broadway and the downtown. Chelsea was recently notified that it is receiving a $4 million grant from the state’s MassWorks Infrastructure Program to help finance a major infrastructure program…
Actor Billy Goldstein is thriving in ‘Kinky Boots’ at North Shore Music Theatre
Billy Goldstein, the talented 6-foot-3-inch performer now appearing in the ensemble of Kinky Boots at North Shore Music Theatre, was asked to compare the sheer athleticism and superb conditioning of actors and dancers with those who compete in sports. Goldstein…