Jay Voke Well known as “Jay from Chelsea” on The Howie Carr Show Jay Voke, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, passed away peacefully on September 1 at the age of 64. Jay was educated in Chelsea schools and graduated from…
Back To School In Chelsea
Events Set for Lewis Latimer’s 173rd Birthday Commemoration
Well-known Chelsea brothers Ronald Robinson and Leo Robinson have been promoting the extraordinary work of Black American inventor and scientist Lewis Howard Latimer in the city for more than 20 years. Mr. Latimer was born in Chelsea on Sept. 4,…
Council Looking at Affordable Housing Opportunities
The City Council is continuing its discussions on the appropriation of $75,000 for appraisal and consulting services that could eventually lead to the creation of affordable home ownership opportunities on Suffolk Street and Congress Avenue. The Council’s Subcommittee on Conference…
Markey Hosts Climate Action Conversation
At a Climate Action Conversation at the New England Aquarium last Thursday U.S. Sen. Ed Markey called the global warming crisis a ‘Code Red’ and outlined steps needed to be taken now to ensure a sustainable future for the planet.…
Transfer Student Disparities Grow Across Racial and Ethnic Lines
In the 2020-21 academic year, higher education lost about 191,500 transfer students, or 8.4% compared to the previous year, according to research released today by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The COVID-19: Transfer, Mobility, and Progress Academic Year 2020-21…
Florence & Chafetz Expands Assisted Living Memory Care with Twelve New Apartments
Florence & Chafetz Home, a specialized memory support residence operated by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, is pleased to announce the expansion of its assisted living memory care residences on September 1,2021. The twelve newly open private studio apartments, each with a…
People of Chelsea: Terry and Joe England — 2020
By Darlene DeVita (The following is one in a series of sneak peeks at the upcoming People of Chelsea additions by Photographer Darlene DeVita. The new work will ultimately appear on the fence of the Chelsea Public Library (CPL) this…
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Serve on the ARPA Board – Get Paid! Signed into effect by President Biden on March 11, 2021, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) seeks to help the country recover from the devastating impacts of the pandemic, providing…
MassDOT Advises to Expect High Volume of Traffic Thursday and Friday Afternoons: RMV Centers Closed Monday; Scheduled Construction to Halt Sept. 3 – 7
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public to plan ahead for Labor Day Weekend travel, drive in off peak hours if possible, utilize available technology tools for trips including www.mass511.com, consider public transportation if possible to reach…
MVES Nurses Work as Part of Interdisciplinary Team in Caring for Individuals
They say home is where the heart is. Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) nurses know this holds true for so many older adults so in turn they work tirelessly to help keep consumers living safely in their own homes in…
Chelsea Officials Welcome Back CPS Staff and Teachers
The annual convocation ceremony for the Chelsea Public School (CPS) teachers and staff was held on Monday. The ceremony was held virtually this year. The CPS staff heard welcoming remarks from City Manager Thomas Ambrosino and Superintendent Dr. Almi G.…