By Seth Daniel Councillor Damali Vidot and the Chelsea Firefighters Union have parted ways in dramatic fashion this week after the union made public its desire to pull their endorsement of Vidot, the Union’s only Council endorsement in the last…
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Fire Department Overtime Looking to Soar This Year
By Seth Daniel For many City Councillors, talking about Fire Department overtime every spring is like watching a movie for the 100th time. It’s always the same story, and the outcome just never does change. Chief Len Albanese said during…
Roca CEO Speaks in Washington, D.C. about Organization
Molly Baldwin, founder and CEO of Chelsea-based Roca Inc. delivered a powerful talk Thursday, Feb. 9, at TEDxPennsylvaniaAvenue, sharing the story of Roca and how relentless outreach and data can help change the cycle of recidivism in our country. Baldwin…
Patriots Victory Parade
The streets of Boston were filled with confetti and Patriots fans on Tuesday morning, including many fans from Everett, for the New England Patriots Victory Parade following their dramatic 34-28 Super Bowl win on Sunday. Here, Super Bowl MVP Tom…
Honoring Black History Month
Joan Cromwell (right), President of the “Chelsea Black Community One Strong Voice” was joined by Beverly Martin Ross (left) in thanking the Council President Leo Robinson and his colleagues for honoring Black History Month during a ceremony at Monday’s City…
Unconstitutional:City Files Federal Suit Against Trump Administration’s Executive Order to Potentially Defined Sanctuary Cities
By Seth Daniel The City of Chelsea, in conjunction with the City of Lawrence, filed an eight-count federal lawsuit in Boston Federal Court on Wednesday morning, Feb. 8, calling for the court to declare unconstitutional the Executive Order penned by…
Former YMCA Bidding Process Transpires, Some Questions Remain
By Seth Daniel In what was described as a “fire sale” situation for the CCC Club – which is the old YMCA – in Bellingham Square on Shurtleff Street, board members from the non-profit have apparently accepted a bid for…
New Lease Deal for Rental Cars Seen as Good Guarantee for City
By Seth Daniel The City has negotiated a deal with Enterprise Rent A Car to extend its lease for the full 20 years to 2034 in exchange for guaranteed payments of excise tax to the City. Currently the City is…
Ambrosino Pulls Back Zoning Ordinance, Calls for Hotel Study
By Seth Daniel A potentially contentious zoning proposal from City Manager Tom Ambrosino to prevent all but one hotel from locating in the Second Street area and the adjoining industrial areas has been pulled back. A zoning hearing on the…
Broadway at Dusk
The early afternoon winter sunset behind the Mystic/Tobin Bridge last Thursday was contrasted by the busy flow of Broadway with red tail lights, buses and pedestrians crossing the street. The sun has been setting between 4:30 and 5 p.m. all…