Finally, Some Good News On the Environmental Front
“fblikebutton_button” It seems like every few weeks—sometimes even more frequently—we hear about another environmental crisis threatening our planet. The combination of climate…
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Council Passes Plastic Bag Ban, to Go into Effect December 2019
Starting next holiday season, Chelsea shoppers will need to bring their own bags or pay ten cents for a heavy-duty plastic alternative.…
Continue readingMassDEP Assesses Air Safe, Inc of Chelsea a $28,500 Penalty for Asbestos Violations at Ayer Residence
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed Air Safe, Inc. of Chelsea a penalty of $28,500 for violations of asbestos regulations that…
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Ask and You Shall Receive:City, Students Celebrate Tree Request on Arbor Day
Ayman Souabny surveyed Wright Middle School and the surrounding neighborhood, noticing predominantly concrete rather than greenery. Like numerous of his classmates, Souabny…
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State Officials Seek to Reduce Stormwater Pollution
A new stormwater awareness campaign was launched by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the Statewide Stormwater Coalition to assist…
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The News About the Environment is All Bad
Environmental concerns should matter to everyone, and the recent news has been decidedly troubling. Consider these developments: Japan experienced a heat wave…
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Ban Plastic Bags
Across Massachusetts, 61 communities including Boston have enacted plastic bag bans, and the City of Revere is on track to join them…
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Ribbon Cutting
On Friday, Sept. 9, a ceremony took place to mark the opening of Chelsea GreenRoots’ new headquarters on Marginal Street. Roseann Bongiovanni…
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Eversource Energy Teams with Chelsea Schools for Unique Fundraising
Students across Chelsea schools have access to an exceptional fundraising opportunity through Eversource Energy’s Change a Light, Change the World Fundraiser, which…
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An Earth Day Appreciation of Our Partners
“fblikebutton_button” This year marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day’s first observance—widely recognized as the starting point of the contemporary environmental movement.…
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