Boston Logan International Airport welcomes 43 million travelers a year and soon, each one will be greeted by a voice that captures the spirit of Massachusetts and New England. Today, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the launch of Voice…
Chelsea Council seeks greater enforcement of scooter regulations
Chelsea Councilor-at-Large Leo Robinson recently got off the bus in Bellingham Square and immediately saw a number of incidents involving scooters and electric bikes, he told the city council at its regular meeting on Monday night. “The kids with the…
Council discusses economic development position
A potential new position in the Chelsea government will help provide greater clarity and accountability for economic development in the city. At Monday night’s city council meeting, City Manager Fidel Maltez requested the council to authorize him to establish a…
Aquarium offering discounts for homeschooling families
The New England Aquarium is offering discounted admission this fall for homeschooling families to experience its educational programs and exhibits. Every Tuesday through December 22, 2026, homeschool families have access to special ticket prices: $12 for children and $21 for…
Healey-Driscoll Administration announces $2m in fire safety funding
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is making nearly $2 million available to local fire departments in support of fire and life safety efforts that protect Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. The annual Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE grants fund…
Data centers: We have met the enemy and they are us
The massive build-out of data centers recently has aroused the wrath of the American public across the political spectrum. However, this backlash has highlighted a sharp disconnect in modern society: On the one hand, we expect technology to provide us…
State grants to help with energy advocacy programs in Chelsea
Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop are set to benefit from two grant awards received by the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) under the Mass Save Massachusetts Community First Partnership (“CFP”) program. The City of Chelsea serves as the…
FKO to honor co-founder Debbie Kneeland Keegan’s for 40+ years of leadership at annual Helping Families Gala
For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) will celebrate the legacy of co-founder Deborah Kneeland Keegan at its annual Helping Families Gala on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. The event will honor Keegan’s more than 40 years…
CHS Sports Roundup 9-17-26
CHS football plays at Waltham Saturday The Chelsea High football team, which came up short in its season-opener last Friday at Lowell Catholic, 26-3, will trek to Waltham this Saturday afternoon. The opening kickoff is set for 2:00. “We are…
Fallen Chelsea Firefighter Peter Kannler honored on 10-year anniversary of passing
Firefighters from across the state joined members of the Chelsea Fire Department and the Massachusetts Fire Academy (MFA) on September 3 to honor fallen Chelsea Firefighter Peter Kannler on the 10-year anniversary of his death from occupational cancer. He left…
ZBA continues public hearing on WalMart Depot proposal
WalMart will be back before the Zoning Board of Appeals next month to continue a public hearing on a proposed WalMart Depot in the Home Depot plaza on Webster Avenue. The project for the 25,000-square-foot WalMart Depot was before the…
Jean Elizabeth Chapman
She was instrumental in helping preserve Chelsea’s Historic Governor Bellingham-Cary House