Chelsea and Charlestown will benefit immensely from an Information Technology Bond Bill bond bill signed by Gov. Charlie Baker last Friday. Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Rep. Dan Ryan joined their colleagues in the Senate and House to pass legislation…
DiDomenico, Senate Pass Bill to Increase Higher Education Opportunities for People With Disabilities
Sen. Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate recently passed legislation to remove existing barriers for students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or other developmental disabilities so they can attend public institutions of higher education. The…
MassDOT Schedules Temporary Overnight Ramp and Lane Closures on Route 1 Southbound
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that there will be temporary overnight lane and ramp closures on Route 1 southbound towards Boston. These closures are scheduled take place at various times and locations from Thursday, August 13, through…
Right to the City VOTE Endorses Challenger Damali Vidot
Right to the City VOTE! (RTCV) is excited to announce our endorsement of Damali Vidot for the Massachusetts State House Democratic Primary Election on September 1, 2020. RTCV is a citywide political collective working to build the political power of…
Chelsea Tagged ‘High-Risk’ Community as Health Officials See a Slow Increase in Daily Cases: Numbers Are Still Nowhere Near the Surge from April
Chelsea and three other surrounding communities were deemed on Tuesday by Gov. Charlie Baker as “high-risk” communities as the numbers of cases in Chelsea, Everett, Revere and Lynn exceeded a new case per day level. City Manager Tom Ambrosino said…
Local Officials Endorse Dan Ryan for Re-Election in the Second Suffolk
Election Day in the race for the Second Suffolk district is coming quickly. Two prominent Chelsea City Councilors touted their long-standing working relationships with State Representative Dan Ryan by endorsing him this past week. Councilor Calvin T. Brown announced his…
CHS Class Historian Limilson Tavares Will Reflect in Video of Graduates’ Journey
When senior Limilson Tavares walked out the doors of Chelsea High School in March, he never thought it would be his final day of classes inside the school. “I really thought we were going to be back to school in…
Environmental Champion Damali Vidot Highlights Connection Between COVID-19 and Environmental Justice
As the race for the House of Representatives’ Second Suffolk seat heats up, Damali Vidot, current At-Large Chelsea City Councilor and Candidate for State Representative of Charlestown and Chelsea, continues to build momentum from a diverse group of organizations, including…
Calvin Brown Remembers His Friend and Mentor Dr. Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure
Calvin Brown was a rising amateur boxing champion when his finely tuned skills in the ring caught the eye of a boxing official at ringside. That official at ringside was an illustrious figure in the sport, Dr. Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure,…
Harry Belafonte Endorses Markey for United States Senate
Harry Belafonte, the celebrated singer, songwriter, and activist, endorsed Ed Markey in his campaign for reelection to the United States Senate. The announcement comes as mail-in voting begins in the primary election, and the Markey campaign is building on its…
Police Briefs 08-13-2020
Downtown Short Term Parking The City of Chelsea is implementing short-term parking zones designed to aid restaurants, retailers, and small businesses during the reopening process under COVID-19 restrictions. There are 17 locations across the city now available. Signs marked “Grab & Go…
Obituaries 08-13-2020
Barbara Juliano Active at Admiral’s Tower Co-Op Apartments and in the Wider Chelsea Community Barbara L. (Goglia) Juliano passed away on Monday afternoon, August 10 in the peaceful surroundings of her daughter’s home surrounded by her caring and loving family. …