Less than a week after her State of the Commonwealth address in which she vowed to tackle rising housing costs, Governor Maura Healey on Monday announced that her administration was committing resources to support the production and preservation of more…
City Begins Search for a New Fire Chief
With the impending retirement of Fire Chief Leonard Albanese, the city has begun the search for a new leader for the fire department. Albanese is retiring on March 8 after eight years as fire chief. “With the support of our…
Council Approves Funding for Cafeteria Renovation Project
The Chelsea High School cafeteria cannot meet the needs of its growing student population. Monday night, the City Council approved a number of financial orders that will help fund the expansion of the cafeteria. “The CPS cafeteria project was conceived…
Chelsea Actor, Cristhian Mancinas Garcia, Stars in Moonbox Productions’ “The Manic Monologues”
Chelsea actor, Cristhian Mancinas Garcia, stars in Moonbox Productions’ The Manic Monologues by Zachery Burton and Elisa Hofmeister. Directed by Brad Reinking, The Manic Monologues opens on February 16th and runs until February 25th at the Studio at Arrow Street…
Applications Open for Affordable Units on Sixth Street
Applications are now open for affordable rental units at 25 Sixth Street in Chelsea. There are 56 units available at the new development, which is near the MBTA Silver Line Station. Applications and more information about eligibility are available at…
Vintage Vibes
By Tracy Nowicki Director of Elder Services Vintage Vibes topic for the week: Wills, Trusts, Assets, etc. I’d like to share an experience we recently encountered at the senior center. One of our members is currently struggling with the loss of…
City Looks to Free WiFi Services for CHA Properties
The city and the Chelsea Housing Authority are working to bring free WiFi service to CHA residents. CHA Executive Director Paul Nowicki is working with the city’s IT department to launch free WiFi in CHA housing properties, according to City…
News in Briefs
BWSC Offers Tips To Prevent Frozen Pipes As Sustained Cold Spell Sets In With the recent cold spell and more nighttime temperatures well below freezing to come this winter season, Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) is reminding all area…
East Boston Central Catholic School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week
East Boston Central Catholic School will celebrate 50 years of excellence in Catholic education at its annual gala April 12 at Spinelli’s, Lynnfield. In advance of that milestone event, EBCCS will Celebrate Schools Week beginning Jan. 28 with an exciting…
CPS Elementary Students Sing at Boston Symphony Hall on MLK Day
As part of its renown history, Boston Symphony Hall hosts world-class vocalists from the Boston Symphony Orchestra and world-class musicians from the Boston Pops. Now, for the second consecutive year, Symphony Hall can add elementary-school singers from Chelsea Public Schools…
Small But Mighty: Chelsea Community Connections Quietly Helps Thousands of Residents
Chelsea Community Connections Director Cara Cogliano has it exactly right about her organization. “Our office may be small, but our impact is grand,” the CCC website reads. Indeed, from its offices on Hawthorne Street, CCC has been helping more than…
How Are Those New Year’s Resolutions Going?
All of us, consciously or subconsciously, make some sort of New Year’s resolution in the hope of improving our lives and those of our loved ones. Without a doubt, the most common New Year’s resolution is weight loss, which is…