City manager assessments closing this week
As the deadline approaches for residents to submit personal assessments regarding the performance of City Manager Jay Ash, the process is entering…
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And you thought the Senate race was over?
Running as the Republican challenger to incumbent Senator Sal DiDomenico is Barbara Bush, a recently retired computer programmer based in Charlestown. Her…
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DiDomenico tops Flaherty in State Senate race
Across the expansive senatorial district, balloting proved remarkably tight, with State Senator Sal DiDomenico narrowly defeating Cambridge Attorney Tim Flaherty by a…
Continue readingDown to the wire – DiDomenico and Flaherty sprint to the finish line; Cambridge is key
Voters will make their choice within a week between Senator Sal DiDomenico and Attorney Tim Flaherty for the senate seat. The two…
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DiDomenico-Flaherty contest intensifying
Senator Sal DiDomenico visited Chelsea earlier this week to mark the arrival of a $470,000 fire truck for the Chelsea Fire Department.…
Continue readingPublic input sought on City Manager yearly evaluation
Each year, City Manager Jay Ash undergoes a performance evaluation—a standard practice that City Council President Leo Robinson is now opening to…
Continue readingDiDomenico’s first victory a Big Win for Chelsea
During his special election campaign earlier this year, then candidate Sal DiDomenico ran on a platform of having the experience as a…
Continue readingKeeping the lid on anger, vengeance and violence
The fatal shooting of a 14-year-old from Dorchester has once more disturbed residents throughout Boston and beyond. The youth was struck multiple…
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City council coasting into summer
The city council convened for just 15 minutes two weeks prior, with limited significant business requiring attention. This week brought no council…
Continue readingThe Chelsea budget
At $120 million, City Manager Jay Ash’s proposed budget for the upcoming year remains lean and straightforward. The city budget contains no…
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