The new redistricting map approved by the City Council brings some big changes to two of the city’s eight districts, while leaving the boundaries of six fairly consistent to the current map. The council voted 7-3-1 to approve an amended…
‘Paw-Raid’ Walk for Dogs and Humans
Larger Apartment Buildings Will Bear Brunt of Fy22 Property Tax Increases
Owners of four-plus unit apartment buildings look like they will take the brunt of property tax increases for the coming year. For owners of condominiums, one-, two-, and three-family homes, however, the news is better, and they can expect to…
Power Requests a Recount
District 8 candidate Maria Belen Power requested a recount in the Nov. 2 election, and after having the necessary signatures certified, that recount will take place Saturday at 8 a.m. at Chelsea City Hall. Power finished second in the election,…
Two Community Preservation Requests Approved by City Council
The Chelsea Community Preservation Committee is recommending the City Council approve two grants for grants from the Community Preservation Fund. At its October meeting, the CPC recommended the approval of $250,000 for roof and water damage repairs to the Governor…
Cary Square Bus Stop Could Be on the Move Again
For nearly six month, the city’s Traffic and Parking Commission has been in discussions with the public and the MBTA about the relocation of a bus stop at Cary Square in front of 158 Washington Ave. At last week’s meeting,…
Chelsea Mourns the Loss of Lifelong Resident Charles F. Lanzillo Sr.
Chelsea residents fondly remembered Charles F. “Honey” Lanzillo Sr. during a memorial observance at the Welsh Funeral Home and a Funeral Mass at the Saint Rose Church last Thursday and Friday. Mr. Lanzillo, a member of the Greatest Generation who…
State Grant to Help Pay for Quigley Park Upgrades
A state grant could pay for up to $400,000 of the cost of the renovation of Quigley Park on Essex Street. Monday night, the City Council approved an appropriation setting aside the full cost of the project, estimated at $750,000,…
Chelsea Ranks Among Top School Districts For Gender Parity in K-12 Education
A study released last week by the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy and the Women’s Power Gap Initiative of the Eos Foundation reveals never-before-seen data on racial and gender inequities in Massachusetts education leadership. The report, The Power…
News In Brief
Toys for Tots drive The Chelsea Firefighters are holding their annual Toys for Tots drive again this year. The last day to drop off toys is Wednesday December 15. The main collection site is Central Station between 8 AM- 8 PM. The toys…
US Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Sen. Warren, Local Elected Officials Visit East Boston Social Centers
This week President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill but Washington Democrats say it did not go far enough. Ahead of Biden signing the bill, Democrats like US Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Elizabeth Warren toured the…
Reaching New Heights Sky Zone Everett Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Sky Zone Everett will celebrate its 10th anniversary Saturday with several special activities planned at the indoor trampoline park located on Norman Street. The event, which will included gift giveaways, free pizza from Nana’s Pizza and baked good from Continental…