Special to the Times-Free Press Women in the building trades came together for the first-ever Women Build Boston conference on Saturday, October 8, highlighting Boston’s leadership in making the construction industry more inclusive and diverse. The conference, dedicated to celebrating…
Caucus of Women Legislators Seeks Diverse Applicants To Serve As Commissioners
The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators is pleased to announce that they are seeking applicants to fill two seats on the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW). The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators is a bicameral and bipartisan…
Voter Registration Deadline for the State Election Is October 29
We wish to remind all of our readers that the deadline for registering to vote for the upcoming state election is October 29. Citizens of Massachusetts have three ways to register to vote: on-line, by mail, or in-person at your…
The End of an Era In Mass. Politics Is at Hand
The decision by Gov. Charlie Baker not to seek re-election effectively has brought to an end an era in Massachusetts politics. Although Massachusetts voters typically have split our legislature and governorship between Democrats and Republicans for much of the past…
CHS Roundup
CHS Football Team Hosts Keefe on Friday The Chelsea High football team will be seeking its second win of the season when the Red Devils host Keefe Technical tomorrow (Friday) evening under the lights at Chelsea Stadium. The opening kick-off is…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Begin 2022–23 Season
For Boston Bruins fans, the wait is over as the locals played their first game of the regular season last night (Wednesday) versus the Washington Capitals. The Bruins were without the services of defenseman Charlie McAvoy and forward Brad Marchand.…
CHS Class of 1966 Holds 55th Reunion
Forbes site up for auction, GreenRoots leads team looking to purchase land
A group of local and regional non-profits and affordable housing developers are banding together in an effort to purchase the dormant Forbes site and create permanent affordable housing and a resilient waterfront. The 17.7 acre site is set to be…
Healey and Driscoll Discuss Latino economic development agenda in Chelsea
Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll visited businesses on Broadway, Chelsea, Monday to outline their agenda for economic development for Latinos in Massachusetts. Their vision emphasizes job training, education, entrepreneurship, and making Massachusetts more affordable. Healey, the Democratic nominee for governor…
Avellaneda resigning from City Council
Nearing the end of Monday night’s City Council president, during the time allotted for announcements, Council President Roy Avellaneda dropped a bombshell. “This is my last City Council meeting, and I appreciate that my family was here tonight, and that…
News in Brief
Chelsea Celebrates Dia de los Muertos Dia de los Muertos is cultural celebration with deep roots in Latin America. In this annual event in Chelsea we celebrate the passage of life and death. It’s become a celebration with no borders.…
Planning Bd. gives approvals for TND Cottage St. project
The Neighborhood Developers (TND) passed a major hurdle in its efforts to get an affordable rental development built at 170 Cottage St. at last week’s Planning Board meeting. The board unanimously approved the major site plan review for the 66-unit…