Officials Mulling New Housing Codes for Landlords
City Manager Jay Ash laid out a bold plan to address illegal basement apartments and substandard housing this past week, inviting those…
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All-Chelsea Awards Winners Announced
Nine individuals and organizations will receive recognition at the 12th Annual “All-Chelsea Awards” on Monday, Sept. 30th. These recipients have made meaningful…
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First Council Meeting Features Showdown
It’s not what happened so much during the City Council meeting on Monday night, but rather what happened afterward and behind the…
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Violence Continues: Innocent Bystander Hit by Gunshots
Following two shooting incidents this week, some residents and city councillors are calling for increased police visibility near City Hall. Meanwhile, detectives…
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Saritin and David Rizzuto Hosted a Barbecue Party and Fundraiser
A barbecue party and fundraiser took place Saturday when Saritin and David Rizzuto opened their home to support the East Boston Social…
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Ash Voices Concerns over Legacy Retirement Costs: City Gets a ‘C’ in Its Overall Response to Mounting Costs
City Manager Jay Ash is not one who lives in the moment. While he cheers good news, Ash quickly shifts his attention…
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Officials Hopeful for Voke Park Improvements
Chelsea has submitted an application seeking State funding to help cover expenses for a comprehensive rehabilitation of Voke Park. City and state…
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Drug Sweep Arrests 48, Cleans Up Bellingham Square
As Chelsea’s downtown and adjacent neighborhoods have become more vibrant and desirable, one persistent problem has been the congregation of n’er-do-wells outside…
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Our Opinions A Joint Victory
When Global Petroleum officials chose to withdraw their application for bringing Ethanol trains to its Revere/East Boston terminal via tracks through Chelsea…
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Council At-large Race Could Potentially Be a Battle
Chelsea’s municipal election cycle is now underway, with several competitive races already emerging as potentially close contests. Starting May 1st, prospective candidates…
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