The Baker-Polito Administration has announced announced a tool that gives residents a new way to access their COVID-19 digital vaccine card and vaccination history. The new tool, called My Vax Records, allows people who received their vaccination in Massachusetts to…
Celebrating 20 Years of Partnership, Dreaming A Future Together
On Monday, January 17, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), and Citizens will invite the community to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a free open house. This year’s event marks the 20th…
We Must Never Forget The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As we were watching the recent coverage by the media of the events of a year ago on January 6, we were struck by the contrast between the Trump Mob’s violent storming of the Capitol and the many peaceful marches…
Guest Op-Ed: The Way to Combat the Horror of Jan. 6, Is to Abolish the Filibuster
By Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) In 1787, upon exiting the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin was approached by a group of people who asked him what kind of government the delegates had created. His answer: “A republic, if you can…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Ready for ‘Tuukka Time’
Number 40, Tuukka Rask was back on the ice for last night’s Bruins game versus Montreal at TD Garden. The game with the Canadiens was originally scheduled to be played Wednesday (Jan. 12) in Montreal, but the NHL has moved…
Obituaries 01-13-2022
Edna Ruth Cosme December 7, 1970 – January 8, 2022 Edna Ruth Cosme passed away on Saturday, January 8 with her loving and caring family by her side in the peaceful surroundings of her home. Edna has been living courageously…
Avellaneda to Serve as Council President Again
For the third straight year, Councillor-At-Large Roy Avellaneda will serve as the City Council President. Avellaneda garnered 9 of the 11 votes at Monday night’s council inauguration and reorganization meeting. Avellaneda himself voted present, while Councillor-At-Large Damali Vidot was unable…
Fidel Maltez Named New Town Manager of Reading: Chelsea’s DPW Commissioner Will Begin New Post Feb. 14
Fidel Maltez, who has served commendably as Chelsea’s commissioner of public works since 2019, has accepted a position as the new town manager of Reading. Maltez, who was previously Chelsea’s assistant DPW director, will begin in his new leadership role…
Commission Recommends Safety Measures for Marlborough Street
The Traffic and Parking Commission is recommending action to help safety issues in one area of the city, while continuing to look at recommendations for the intersection of Jefferson and Washington avenues. Tuesday, the commission approved several traffic calming measures…
Best-Selling Author Laurie Stolarz Speaks to Chelsea High Students
Laurie Faria Stolarz, award-winning author of several popular young adult novels including the Dark House series, the Touch 17 series, Shutter, and Bleed, made a guest speaking appearance at Chelsea High School. Stolarz, who has sold more than one million…
Sanitary Sewer Systems and Combined Sewer Overflows
Systems of pipes and pumps that transport wastewater to wastewater treatment plants are called sanitary sewers. Water used in homes or industry is flushed through their pipes until it reaches local sewer mains owned and operated by municipal or regional…
CPS, Chelsea Teachers Union Unite to Distribute COVID-19 Tests
Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) and the Chelsea Teachers Union (CTU) gathered on Sunday, January 2, for four hours to distribute rapid COVID-19 tests to teachers and staff before returning to school from winter break. The rapid test distribution occurred at…