Around The Area — The Chelsea Pulse

Revere Lands $2.5 Million Federal Grant to Add 12 Firefighters, With Mutual-Aid Benefits for Chelsea

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Revere won about $2.5 million in federal SAFER funding to hire 12 firefighters. State Sen. Lydia Edwards says the investment also supports mutual aid for Chelsea.

Chelsea-Based TND Shows Off 125 Affordable Homes Rising in Everett

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Everett officials toured 25 Garvey Street, where Chelsea-based TND is building 125 affordable rental homes. Financing reports from 2025 put completion at May 2027.

NEW Health Adds Providers, Welcomes Chelsea Patients

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NEW Health adds three primary care providers and welcomes Chelsea patients. Learn about adult and pediatric care, locations, and appointment requests.

Mystic River Walking and Biking Bridge Advances With $78.7 Million Contract

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The future Everett–Somerville crossing would connect riverside paths and give walkers and cyclists another route toward Assembly Row.

Boston’s Bricco Makes Tripadvisor’s U.S. Hidden Gems List

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The North End restaurant ranks No. 14 on Tripadvisor’s U.S. Hidden Gems list, giving Chelsea diners a nearby option to explore.

The Spur Plans an East Boston Cowboy Bar With an Animal-Rescue Mission

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The Maverick Square venue combines a broad musical welcome with plans to support rescue organizations; no firm opening date is confirmed.

Frozen-Clam Hepatitis A Alert Includes Massachusetts: What to Check

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Federal officials identify recalled La Serranita concha negra shell meat as a product to avoid while an outbreak investigation continues.

Massachusetts Gas-Tax Holiday Proposed, Not Yet Approved: What It Would Mean for Chelsea Drivers

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Governor Healey has filed a bill to suspend the 24-cent state gas and diesel tax for two months, but lawmakers must approve it, and savings would start a week after signing.

Cunard Tavern Says Goodbye to East Boston After Nearly a Decade

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The Orleans Street gastropub set Sept. 27 as its last day. Owner Phil Frattaroli says the neighborhood and dining habits have changed since 2017, and the space could see a new restaurant in the spring.

Malden Reopens Dartmouth Street Underpass After Falling Concrete

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The underpass reopened Sept. 23 after crews removed concrete of concern and engineers cleared it. Netting is planned in the meantime, with permanent repairs targeted for spring.

Could the Next Voice of Logan Come From Chelsea?

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Massport has launched Voice of Logan, an open contest for a new overhead announcement voice at Boston Logan International Airport. Any Massachusetts resident 18 or older can submit an audition through October 4, with the winner announced November 5.

New Logan-Area Pollution Monitoring Could Add to What We Know About Air Quality Around Chelsea

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Revere is installing a year-long ultrafine-particle monitor near Logan Airport. Chelsea already has its own history of Logan-related air-quality research and monitoring — here's how the two compare and what the new data could add.

New England Coffee Café Reopens in Malden, Marking 40 Years — After a Four-Month Closure

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New England Coffee's flagship retail café in Malden reopened September 14 after a nearly four-month closure caused by a May traffic accident, marking 40 years since the store first opened in 1986.

Revere's Historic "Little Fenway" Returns as Rebuilt McMackin Field

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Revere's shuttered "Little Fenway" ballpark has reopened after a $6.5 million rebuild, with ties to a young Tony Conigliaro and WWII hero Staff Sgt. Charles McMackin, the field's namesake.

West Nile Virus Risk Raised to High in Revere and Winthrop

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West Nile virus risk is now high in Revere and Winthrop, joining Chelsea and Malden after the state's sixth human case this year. Here's what Chelsea-area residents should know.

Malden's Piantedosi Baking Marks 110 Years of Family Ownership

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Piantedosi Baking Co. of Malden marked 110 years since its 1916 founding by immigrant Salvatore Piantedosi. Now run by third- and fourth-generation family members, the wholesale bakery's bread is stocked on shelves in Chelsea today.

Cyclospora Cases Hit Decade High In Massachusetts Amid Lettuce Recall

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Massachusetts cyclospora cases hit a decade high of 244 as the Taylor Farms lettuce recall winds down. What's confirmed, and how to keep produce safe.

502-Unit Davis Square Tower Collapses as Developer, City Trade Blame

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Developer Copper Mill has abandoned its 502-unit, 26-story Davis Square tower after years of neighborhood opposition. Copper Mill blames the city; Somerville's mayor disputes it — and the site's future is now undecided.

East Boston's Arielle Tritto Wins Full-Tuition Scholarship to Boston University

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East Boston High valedictorian Arielle Tritto has won a full-tuition Thomas M. Menino Scholarship to Boston University, one of 30 students citywide selected this year.

Everett Food-Access Roundtable Brings Federal, State, and Local Leaders Together

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and MA Agriculture Commissioner Ashley Randle joined Everett and Chelsea leaders for an urban agriculture roundtable addressing food access in Greater Boston communities.

Brewery, Coffee Shop and Beer Garden Planned for Davis Square

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Curiosity Brewing Company is building a neighborhood taproom and espresso bar at 49 Day Street in Somerville's Davis Square, targeting a late spring or early summer 2027 opening.

Kima Cafe Brings Korean-Inspired Coffee to Somerville's Union Square

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A new Korean- and Asian-inspired specialty coffee shop from Glasser Coffee Co. founder Alex Kim is expected to open in mid-September at 75 Bow Street in Somerville's Union Square.

Winthrop Secures Final FEMA Approval for Five-Year Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Chelsea-area coastal communities gain strengthened resilience framework as neighboring town federal approval opens doors to critical infrastructure funding

Winthrop Basketball Veterans Take on the World in Athens

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A team of Winthrop High School alumni competed in the Masters 70-Over Division at the European Championship in Athens, Greece, finishing 2-2 and winning the Ambassadors Trophy.

Revere Moves Forward with Cleanup of Contaminated Former Boatyard for Public Waterfront Access

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Phase 2 of Gibson Park project aims to remove 1,600 tons of PCB and chromium-contaminated soil and create new community boating center at former Riverside Boatyard.

Massachusetts' First Natural Winery Opens at Boston Public Market

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Marzae Cellar + Provisions opens at Boston Public Market, bringing Massachusetts' first natural winery with locally-made wines and seasonal New England cuisine.

100 Life-Size Elephants Take Over Commonwealth Avenue in Free Art Exhibit

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The Great Elephant Migration brings 100 life-size elephant sculptures to Boston's Commonwealth Avenue Mall in a free exhibit through September 13.

Senator DiDomenico Honors State Trooper for Life-Saving Heroism on the Tobin Bridge

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Everett resident Trooper Rassan Charles recognized by Senator Sal DiDomenico for extraordinary bravery saving a man's life on the Tobin Bridge.

Winthrop Moves Forward with $38.5 Million Fire Station at Old Middle School Site

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Bidding is underway for Winthrop's new fire station project at the former middle school location, with construction set to begin in September 2026.

Everett Farmers Market Returns After 10+ Years, Bringing Fresh Food and Community Spirit Back to School Street

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Everett revives its Farmers Market after more than a decade, offering fresh produce, local goods, and community connection on School Street through September.