Garcia Selected as Political Surrogate for Senator Elizabeth Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s reelection campaign has brought on Chelsea City Councilor Judith Garcia as a political surrogate, selecting her from among numerous…
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Major Recycler Cheering Plastic Bag Bans, Including Chelsea’s Potential One
One of the largest recycling facilities in the country, Casella Waste in Charlestown, is expressing enthusiasm about the wave of plastic bag…
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Viaduct Project Reconsidering Elimination of 5th Street On-Ramp
Following a well-attended meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 24, officials from the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced they are reconsidering their earlier…
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Boston Councilor Ayanna Pressley to Run for 7th Congressional District Seat
Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley intends to seek the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District, she announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30.…
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Stuck:Firefighters Come to the Rescue of Trapped Residents after Council Meeting
By Seth Daniel The scenario sounds like it could be the setup to a joke, but Monday evening brought the real thing…
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Council Continues to Push for Appointed Board Reforms
Councillor Giovanni Recupero introduced an order Monday evening that would effectively establish term limits for members of appointed boards and commissions throughout…
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Momentum for Plastic Bag Ban Grows, Not Everyone on Board
On Tuesday night, Jan. 23, Chelsea City Hall hosted a significant gathering centered on a plastic shopping bag prohibition. Council President Damali…
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CAPIC – Celebrating 50 Years of Community Service – 2017 Highlights
The year 2017 marked a significant milestone for CAPIC, which observed five decades of operation as a community action agency. Founded in…
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Business and Environment Meet in Plastic Bag Ban Discussions
By Seth Daniel City leaders, business owners and members of the community are preparing for what might be the first big debate…
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Significant TIF Likely to Come for Revamped CHA Mixed-Income Development
City Manager Tom Ambrosino indicated that a revised mixed-income development proposal from the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) on Central Avenue will probably…
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