State Rep. Gene O’Flaherty has been a fixture at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration – always giving thoughtful comments and reflecting on the changes he has observed in the City and the nation. This year, however, O’Flaherty bid…
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First Lady of State Tells Youth Not to Be Afraid to Dream Big
Sharing intimate details of her life and encouraging Chelsea’s young people to dream big despite sometimes humbling circumstances, Massachusetts First Lady Diane Patrick inspired a large crowd on Monday morning at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration. “We…
Cunningham Will Run as Republican in 2nd District
Chelsea City Council Vice President Clifford Cunningham announced this week that he will be throwing his hat in the race for Gene O’Flaherty’s former 2nd Suffolk District seat – but as a Republican. While the Democratic side of the ballot…
The Engine That Could: Chelsea Fire’s Engine 2, One of the Busiest in the Country
Those working on the Chelsea Fire Department’s Engine 2 shouldn’t invest in chairs. The engine gets so many calls and goes on so many runs, that if firefighters manning the apparatus did have chairs, they’d never be used. “I know…
Dan Ryan Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Charlestown community activist Dan Ryan this past weekend announced his candidacy for state representative in the Second Suffolk District, a seat held by Gene O’Flaherty for many years. Ryan said, “It’s an honor to be in a position to run…
More Tie-ups Expected on Washington Avenue
Though everyone knows it needs to be done, local officials and public safety planners are bemoaning the disruptions that are likely to occur when the state begins a year-long bridge replacement project on Washington Avenue – effectively cutting the City…
One North of Boston Now Leasing
The long-awaited opening of One North of Boston is now leasing apartments and is on schedule to open this spring. One North of Boston, a joint venture between Gate Residential Properties and TransDel Corp., announced this week that the $50…
Making A Difference: Bourdeau Loves Being a Big Brother
After visiting Mexico on a service trip in high school, Meson Bourdeau, now 29, a lifelong resident of Lynn, knew he wanted to make a difference in the community. “I had always been aware of Big Brothers Big Sisters” Bordeau…
Chelsea Gets Major Grant from Boston Fed’s Working Cities Challenge
After several applications, a few interviews, and even a personal visit to Bellingham Square by the Boston region’s Federal Reserve chief, Chelsea has been included in a dynamic pilot program that will deliver $225,000 in grant money over the next…
Avellaneda Pulls Papers for State Rep, Ready for Quick Sprint to the Finish
All potential Chelsea candidates seemingly have coalesced behind one man this week, with former City Councillor Roy Avellaneda pulling papers and mounting a run for state representative in Gene O’Flaherty’s former district. O’Flaherty has accepted a job as chief corporate…