“The rat problem is everywhere.” That was the message that city councilors and residents heard from David Palumbo, the new Director of the Inspectional Services Department (ISD), at the City Council meeting on Monday night. The recent outbreak of rats…
Everett High Football Team Rolls Past Lynn English, 37–0
The Everett High School football team continued its dominant play against Greater Boston League competition, defeating Lynn English, 37-0, Friday night at Everett Memorial Stadium. Damien Lackland rushed for three touchdowns for the Crimson Tide. Jayden Prophete had a 26-yard…
Overnight Lane Closures and Detours Planned
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be implementing overnight lane closures and detours along Route 28 McGrath Highway northbound and southbound between Rufo Road and Medford Street in Somerville. The lane closures are scheduled to be in…
On the Campaign Trail
Maura Healey Endorses Judith García Gubernatorial candidate Maura Healey recently announced her support for Chelsea City Councilor Judith Garcia’s state representative campaign. The news comes after both candidates won their Democratic primaries on September 6. Healey has more than 15…
MWRA Board of Directors Approves Waiver To Join MWRA Water System
At its meeting last week, the MWRA Board of Directors voted to adopt the recommendation of the MWRA Advisory Board to temporarily waive the entrance fee new communities pay to join the MWRA water system. Citing the challenges communities face…
The Museum of Science Announces Its Tenth Season of the Museum’s SubSpace Lineup
The Museum of Science, Boston, announced its tenth season of the Museum’s SubSpace lineup for Fall 2022, headlined by an esteemed panel of leading team members and astronomers for NASA’s James Webb Telescope, Women of the Webb: A Look at…
MBTA Launches Online Applications for Tap and Blind Access Customers
The MBTA announced that eligible riders can now apply online for a new, renewal, or replacement TAP CharlieCard or Blind Access CharlieCard. People with disabilities (including low vision) and Medicare cardholders are eligible for reduced MBTA fares with a TAP…
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Announces Entrance Exams for Correction Officer Candidates
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office announced it is offering free, weekly written exams for those interested in beginning their careers as correction officers. Individuals wishing to take the exam may indicate their interest by visiting middlesexsheriff.org/recruitment and submitting their name, telephone…
Reia Briggs-Connor Returns to Chelsea With Phunk Phenomenon Dance Team
Reia Briggs-Connor, a former Chelsea High School cheerleading team captain and New England Patriots professional cheerleader, returned to her hometown of Chelsea Saturday for a special performance by her Phunk Phenomenon dance team at Chelsea Day. Briggs, who has built…
Hurricane Fiona Was a Warning
We’re all aware by now that climate change is dramatically impacting our weather, particularly by increasing the intensity of major weather events such as hurricanes. In our little corner of the world, significant weather events have been few and far…
Alcohol Ignition Interlocks Would Be A Good Idea
The National Highway Transportation Board (NTSB) recently made the recommendation that automobile manufacturers should be required to install ignition interlock devices (IID) into all new motor vehicles to prevent those who drink alcohol from operating a motor vehicle. According to…
Guest Op-Ed: Make Today a Good Day
Dr. Glenn Mollette Life is one day at a time. You don’t have tomorrow. You hope for tomorrow but it’s not guaranteed. We plan for tomorrow. We save for tomorrow and look forward to tomorrow. Today is what we have.…