Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico met with Chelsea High School students as they advocated for state funding for early college programs they are using and benefitting from. Senator DiDomenico is a longtime supporter of Early College and is proud to…
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Council To Address Migrant Emergency Shelter at Old Soldiers’ Home
The City Council is holding a special meeting Thursday night, March 28, to discuss the state’s plans to use the former Chelsea Soldiers’ Home building as a safety-net site for migrants. On Sunday, Governor Maura Healey announced the use of…
Wesley Street Church Project Gets Positive Planning Board Recommendation for Parking
Plans for the Ministerio Internacional Cristo Vive Church at 10 Wesley Street got another boost at Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting. The board recommended that the Zoning Board approve a special permit for some minor parking relief at the church…
La Colaborativa Secures $2 Million Gift From the Yield Giving Open Call
La Colaborativa, the largest Latina-led community based organization in Chelsea and the greater region, is pleased to announce it has secured an unparalleled $2 million grant through the Yield Giving Open Call, in conjunction with Lever for Change and Fidelity…
Licensing Commission Holds Hearing on Function Hall Camera Issues
The Licensing Commission handed out a two-day suspension for Emiliana Fiesta on Fourth Street at its meeting last week, but that suspension will be held in abeyance for six months, and will not have to be served if there are…
GreenRoots – Celebrating Yaritza Morales Gonzalez During Women’s History Month
Lifelong Chelsea resident, Yaritza Morales Gonzalez, has been an advocate for environmental and social justice since she was 14-years-old, working as a youth organizer for Chelsea Green Space, a sub-committee of Chelsea Human Services, which is now La Colaborativa. Although…
Food Business Grants Available for Local Entrepreneurs
Chelsea is launching Chelsea Neighborhood Market as part of a multidimensional strategy to increase economic opportunities for food businesses, strengthen partnerships with Chelsea-based food distributors, and improve food security. The program is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)…
Vintage Vibes
By Tracy Nowicki Director of Elder Services The Organizational Mastery of Our Team…. I’m curious if all of you fully understand the driving force behind Chelsea Elder Services. Allow me to shed light on it, as it’s time to reveal…
Armando Arce Lobato Named Youth of the Year
Special to the Record Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) has named Armando Arce Lobato the organization’s 2024 Youth of the Year. The annual honor recognizes a Club member who exemplifies distinct leadership abilities, academic achievement, and dedication to…
Planning Board Recommends Change To Tattoo Parlor Zoning
The planning board recommended approval of a change in the zoning ordinance that would allow tattoo parlors and piercing establishments to operate by right in several zoning districts in the city. Currently, the body art and piercing businesses require a…