Fire Chief Len Albanese had his contract renewed for another three years by City Manager Tom Ambrosino. Albanese came to the City in 2016 from North Providence after a search committee chose several finalists, including some internal candidates. His contract…
Author: Seth Daniel
Ask and You Shall Receive:City, Students Celebrate Tree Request on Arbor Day
When Ayman Souabny looked around his school and his city, he didn’t see much of anything but concrete. He, and many of his students at the Wright Middle School, wanted to see trees. And the City heard their call. On…
Chelsea Viaduct Contract Approved
The state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has approved the contract for construction on the Chelsea Viaduct project, with the low bidder being Skanska McCourt at $169.37 million, some 3 percent below estimates for the massive rebuilding project. A key part…
Condo Owners Organize in Protest of ‘Exclusive’ Water Discount Program
A new and irate constituency of condo owners has arisen in response to the Water Discount program championed by Councilor Giovanni Recupero and voted on by the City Council Sept. 24 – a proposal that excludes condo owners from the…
Nine Liquor Stores to Appeal License Commission’s ‘nip’ Ban
Nine Chelsea liquor stores have hired an attorney and filed an appeal with the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) regarding last May’s ‘nip’ ban of small alcoholic beverage bottles (100 mL or less), a policy that was renewed at…
Officials Cut the Ribbon on New Clark Avenue Middle School
The cutting of the official ribbon on the Clark Avenue Middle School on Oct. 3 signaled the ceremonial opening of the school, but it also signaled the investment in the youth of Chelsea – an investment that community and state…
Drug Treatment Center Looks to Strengthen Ties in the Community
As part of the Recovery Month activities, the Health Care Resource Center Methadone Clinic on Crescent Avenue opened its doors on Thursday, Sept. 27, to let residents find out more about what they do. Victoria Johnson, treatment center director, said…
Schools Look to Restore Some Positions with Additional State Money
Chelsea School officials are looking for one last vote from the City Council in order to restore several cut positions from the existing School Department Budget, this after getting nearly $1 million in additional funds from the state recently. Supt.…
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High School Diploma Preparation in Spanish Spanish HiSet course is to prepare for the Massachusetts Department of Education’s High School Equivalency Test, students take practice tests and develop individualized study plans. Beginning with diagnostic testing, instruction focuses on writing, reading,…
Graham Readies Another Great Walk for Living on Admiral’s Hill
The ALS Walk for Living on Admiral’s Hill, run by the Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCFL), will host its 10th annual walk this coming Sept. 30, and new Director Maura Graham said she is ready for another great event.…