The Bulletin Board is your place to find classes, ongoing programs, job listings, local contests, scholarships, and other opportunities. Events (one time & unique happenings) are also posted on the calendar.
The La Colaborativa Mental Health Awareness Youth Interns are preparing an online event called the Chelsea Mental Helpers Youth Pitch Event. Interns will be showcasing their design of a product, service, or public space that addresses mental health and wellness needs in the Chelsea community.
The Pitch is taking place on Monday May 17, 2021 from 4-6pm EST on Zoom. This event is for the interns to share our hard work and for Chelsea community members to see what ideas can help improve wellness in the neighborhood. Each pitch presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Please click the link below to register in order to receive the Zoom information. Lastly, please feel free to share this event with your friends and family in the Chelsea community. If you have any questions, email Romie Williams at rwilliams@la-colaborativa.org.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/sZH6PhG5ZhaNVgFK6
Get ready for the Downtown “Flower Take Over” on Saturday, May 22 from 9:00am-12:00pm. We invite you to take over a green space, and plant flowers and shrubberies till your heart contents. Tag your family and friends, and help beautify Chelsea Downtown!
All you need to do is reserve your green space by contacting devra@chelseacitystudio.com. The City will provide all the supplies (including flowers) and will take care of all the maintenance throughout the season.
Once you are done planting, just sit back and enjoy!
Prepárese para plantar flores en el Downtown el sábado 22 de mayo de 9 am a 12 pm. Lo invitamos a tomar el control de un espacio verde y plantar flores y arbustos. ¡Etiqueta a tu familia y amigos, y ayuda a embellecer el centro de Chelsea!
Todo lo que necesita hacer es reservar su espacio poniéndose en contacto con devra@chelseacitystudio.com. La Ciudad proporcionará todos los suministros (incluidas las flores) y se encargará de todo el mantenimiento durante la temporada.
Una vez que hayas terminado de plantar, ¡siéntate y disfruta!
People age 12 and older who live, work, or study in Massachusetts can get vaccinated against COVID-19. People ages 12-17 can only get the Pfizer vaccine. People age 18 and older can get any vaccine. The vaccine is safe and effective. You don’t need an ID or insurance to get it.
Read more about the vaccination for people under 18 at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccinations-for-people-under…
There are several ways to schedule an appointment:
| Location: Chelsea Senior Center – 10 Riley Way (across from City Hall, behind the Fire Station) | ||
| Thursday, May 13 4:00-8:00 pm. |
Pre-Register by calling 617-652-0686 or visit bit.ly/ChelseaMay13 |
Vaccine Type: Moderna (available for people ages 18+) |
| Fridays 3:00-7:00 pm. |
Two ways to get a vaccine:
Walk-up during clinic hours |
Vaccine Type: Pfizer (available for people ages 12+*) |
| Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am -5:00 pm. |
Two ways to get a vaccine:
Walk-up during clinic hours |
Vaccine Type: Pfizer (available for people ages 12+*) |
*Parents/guardians do not need to be present when their child gets the vaccine. Parents that can not come with their children must sign a consent form and the screening for their children.
Hard copies of the forms are also available at Chelsea City Hall during business hours (Monday and Wednesday 9 am – 3 pm; Tuesday 9 am to 6 pm, and Friday 9 am to 11 am).
| Location: 318 Broadway – (La Colaborativa’s headquarters, next to the post office) | ||
| Monday through Sunday | Vaccinations are by appointment only. Walk-ins are not accepted. Book an appointment by calling 617-568-4870 or visit https://ebnhc.org/ |
|
VaxFinder Use VaxFinder to find appointments at other locations: https://vaxfinder.mass.gov
Pre-register at https://vaccinesignup.mass.gov/#/ to receive the vaccine at one of the Commonwealth’s mass vaccination locations like the Hynes Convention Center or Reggie Lewis Center. When it’s your turn, you will be notified.
If you are unable to leave your home, please contact 311 Service at 617-466-4209 for assistance. We will put you on a waiting list for a future vaccination in your home.
If you are a patient of Mass General Hospital Chelsea or Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Chelsea, you can receive the vaccine from these health providers. You must be an existing patient and eligible for the vaccine. Both MGH and Beth Israel will reach out to eligible patients to schedule an appointment.
Free Transportation Services for Seniors 70+
Mystic Valley Elder Services(*) also offers free transportation services to eligible seniors who do not have other means to get to a vaccination site. Schedule your transportation at least two days before your vaccine appointment at You are responsible for making your vaccine appointment. Make sure to call (781) 324-7705. This service offers a ride to and from the vaccination site, and insurance is not needed. It is curb to curb pick up, which means the person must be able to safely exit/enter their home. If the person needs a companion, a companion may ride along in plenty of time.
(*) This service should be reserved for individuals who do not have the social support/ financial support to get to a vaccination site.
