Category: News
Somerset Developer To Move Forward
For months there has been a question of where the Center Business District boundary is and if there are any home lots in it. A letter from Commissioner of Inspectional Services Al Legee delivered hours before Monday night’s Planning Board…
Councilor Letterie Holds Meeting for Precinct 2 Residents
Precinct 2 Councilor James Letterie held a small open meeting at the EB Newton Center Monday night for Precinct 2 residents. One resident, Katie Pellacchia, asked about regionalizing other areas of the budget beside police and fire dispatch. Letterie noted…
Winds Whip Pauline Street Fire
Careless disposal of smoking material was the cause of the two-alarm blaze at 155 Pauline St., on April 3, causing more than $250,000 in damages to a single-family home. Fire Chief Paul Flanagan said numerous calls came in to regional…
Student Highlight: Cherico Heading to Salem State to Play Tennis
Cory Cherico credits his entire family for his success on and off the tennis court. The 18-year-old senior started playing tennis when he was just 11-years-old, and his hard work paid off when he went on to being named captain…
News Briefs
Youth Art Show Visit the E.B. Newton Cultural Center, 45 Pauline St., Thursday, April 11 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 13 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the show Easter Egg Hunt Character breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April…
CASA and Schools Reflect on Results of 2018 Prevention Needs Assessment
Last November, former CASA Executive Director Amy Epstein and new director LeighAnn Eruzione, presented the results of the 2018 Prevention Needs Assessment (PNA) at a Town Council meeting. The in-depth survey included questions related to drug and alcohol use, mental…
Zonta Club of Chelsea March Meeting
The Zonta Club of Chelsea, at their March monthly meeting, had the pleasure of having Lynn Peters, the Co-Director of Harbor COV as their guest speaker. The Zonta Club and Harbor COV are partnering up to apply for a Zonta…
EBNHC Welcomes HHS Secretary Azar to Discuss Battle Against HIV and Other Community Health Issues
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) welcomed Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar II today to discuss the national HIV epidemic and EBNHC’s experience as a leading-edge provider of HIV prevention, screening, and treatment. In addition Secretary Azar…
Uplift Yourself with Laughter Something to Smile About
Those Who Can for Those In Need held the 6th Annual Uplift Yourself with Laughter at Giggles Comedy Club on April 3. The fundraiser benefits the non-profit organization’s fall Resource-Volunteer Fair, which provides information about Greater Boston and North Shore…