As Gov. Deval Patrick seems to be in the mood to sink the casino gambling ship, others closer to Chelsea are working behind the scenes to make sure it stays afloat. State Rep. Kathi-Anne Reinstein (D-Chelsea) was tapped earlier this…
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Filing the necessary environmental reports is next step in the process
The state’s environmental secretary has approved the MBTA’s Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Red Line/Blue Line connector project. However, the MBTA’s DEIR will not satisfy all environmental studies and it must file a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)…
Demoulas’ at one year
At one year and counting, the Demoulas’ Market Basket continues to break all kinds of sales records while attracting huge and diverse throngs of shoppers. The enormous supermarket – perhaps the largest of its kind east of the Mississippi River…
A real Chelsea success story
Bruce Berkowitz remembers vividly his days growing up on Washington Avenue, attending the Prattville, Carter, and Williams schools, enjoying the company of good friends and the good times at the old Chelsea Y.M.H.A. And there are people still living and…
Simboli launches new Chelsea based real estate company
Anthony James Simboli, announced today the launch of his new Chelsea based real estate company – AJSimboli Real Estate. AJSimboli Real Estate is already home to more than 300,000 square feet of office and industrial space, providing new economic opportunities…
Million dollar grant for Chelsea neighborhoods
The City of Chelsea will benefit from the recent distribution of $33.6 million in federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to fund infrastructure improvement projects, boost social services and increase housing and business development opportunities. Chelsea will receive a grant…
Heat wave hits region; Chelsea prepared
Chelsea City Hall issued an advisory to residents concerning the sizzling heat wave that has settled in over New England for the past three days. City officials are urging all residents, especially elderly residents to properly hydrate themselves and to…
Out of the Ashes – Chelsea’s ‘Box District’ the new up-and-coming neighborhood
Redevelopment often deals only with fancy, hip names and impressive plans on paper. Architects and idea people with the best of intentions come up with new, hip names for an area and propose buildings and neighborhood amenities that never materialize.…
Plans for new park to be the anchor of Box District
Last Thursday evening, live music from the band El Frente boomed down Gerrish Avenue and Highland Street. It wasn’t an annoyingly loud house party or a reason to call the police; it was a community concert in the new Box…
City Manager Jay Ash argues the positive of a casino
City Manager Jay Ash was a proponent of casino gambling, a forum participant in East Boston last week where more than 300 people turned out to debate the expanded gambling agenda the state has embarked upon. As a proponent, Ash…