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Sidewalk fall renews calls to fix Bellingham Square
September 22, 2026
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Sidewalk fall renews calls to fix Bellingham Square bricks
An older man tripped on loose bricks near the Dunkin’ in Bellingham Square Monday, breaking his glasses and hitting his head. The incident has renewed long-standing resident concerns about the uneven brick sidewalks in the city’s busiest pedestrian hub.
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Ann G. Carroll, Chelsea High graduate, dies at 97
Ann G. Carroll, a Chelsea High graduate who worked at the Chelsea Bottle Company for much of her career, died September 16 at age 97. Memorial visitation is Wednesday, September 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Revere.
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Veterans Home at Chelsea board meets today (Sept 22) 1-2:30 p.m.
The Board of Trustees will meet at 100 Summit Avenue with virtual participation available. Agenda includes executive, medical, social-services, personnel, and financial reports.
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Free Zumba in Chelsea Square tonight
Instructor Jeanette Velez leads a free, all-levels Zumba class from 6 to 7 p.m. Bring sneakers and comfortable clothing.
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Outdoor showing of Hoppers in Chelsea Square tonight
Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs will show the animated film Hoppers outdoors in Chelsea Square at 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair for the free screening.
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State firearms board meets in Chelsea today
The Firearm Control Advisory Board meets from 10 a.m. to noon at the Massachusetts Information Technology Center, 200 Arlington St. Agenda includes pending gun-bill regulations, the prohibited assault-style firearms roster, test reports, and public comment.
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Free online training covers school discipline and suspensions today
The Federation for Children with Special Needs offers a free online session from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on disciplinary offenses, suspensions, expulsions, and legal protections for students with IEPs. Chelsea Public Schools lists this as a resource for district families.
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