With mask requirements being lifted just about everywhere around the country, there is a general sense that the COVID-19 pandemic is over. But as we begin the third year of the pandemic, that is far from being true. The death…
Mask advisory for vaccinated, unvaccinated residents
Effective February 15, 2022, a fully vaccinated individual should wear a mask indoors if you have a weakened immune system, or if you are at increased risk for severe disease because of your age or an underlying medical condition, or…
City Council presents citations to the Chelsea Trailblazers
The Chelsea City Council presented citations to this year’s recipients of the Chelsea Black Community’s “Chelsea Trailblazers” awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the health and wellness of the community. Councillor-at-Large Leo Robinson led the presentation of the…
CHS Roundup
CHS boys finish third at GBL Meet; set two CHS records The Chelsea High boys indoor track and field team turned in a strong performance at last Friday’s Greater Boston League (GBL) Meet that was held at the Reggie Lewis…
Obituaries 2-17-22
Santos UlloaFebruary 24, 1976 – February 8. 20 Santos E. Ulloa, 45, passed away at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston after a brief illness. Born and raised in Juticalpa, Honduras, he was a son of the late Plutarco Ulloa…
Man indicted for obstructing investigation into fires at Jewish-affiliated institutions
An indictment was unsealed charging a Massachusetts man for allegedly obstructing an investigation into fires set at Jewish-affiliated institutions in Arlington, Needham and Chelsea, Mass. in May 2019. Alexander Giannakakis, 35, formerly of Quincy, Mass., was arrested by Swedish authorities…
Encore presents plans for lower Broadway project
Officials from the Encore Boston appeared before the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) last Thursday morning to present revised plans for a new development across from the casino on lower Broadway. Chris Gordon, President of Wynn Resorts Development, which is seeking…
Roberto Jiménez-Rivera secures first organizational endorsement from national group Run For Something
Chelsea School Committee member Roberto Jiménez-Rivera, who last month launched his campaign for State Representative in the newly-created 11th Suffolk district, has secured his first endorsement from the national organization Run For Something. Run for Something recruits and supports young,…
Massachusetts House passes legislation that establishes additional protections for veterans
In an effort to ensure greater accountability on behalf of our veterans and their families, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation last Thursday that makes key reforms to the governance structure of the veterans’ homes, ensures that both homes…
Bruins Beat: Bruins road trip winding down
Another road game in the books, the second of four on this trip, Tuesday night’s 2-1 shootout loss to the New York Rangers proved to be an interesting battle of goalies. Igo Shesterkin provided the challenge in the Rangers net,…
Harbor House Collective Up and Running in Chelsea: Grand Opening Events Scheduled for Friday Through Sunday
Harbor House Collective, Chelsea’s new adult-use cannabis dispensary and cultivation facility, is up and running and will hold a series of special grand opening events this weekend. Owned by the Londono family, who ran a successful wholesale flower business from…
CBC Black History Month: The Rev. Dr. Ray Hammond Will Be Keynote Speaker at CBC ‘Trailblazers’ Celebration
Chelsea Black Community (CBC) has landed an illustrious leader in the Boston community for its Chelsea Trailblazers celebration on Feb. 24. The Rev. Dr. Ray Hammond, co-founder and pastor of Bethel AME Church, will deliver the keynote address at the…