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Re-opening Chelsea: Phase I initiated

May 21, 2020 by

Hello all you #ChelseaStrong folk,

I am working on distilling, organizing, and sharing the massive amounts of “re-opening” information issued by the Commonwealth so that it is understandable and helpful.  To be honest and fair, even the Commonwealth recognizes that the vast quantity of information that has been posted is overwhelming.  I will continue to upload all this content to the Reopening Chelsea section of the Chamber website.  It is a work in progress and will take a little time, but I don’t want to delay any further in sending out information that may help the industries that were allowed to open this past Monday, and those that will be eligible to open next Monday.  I wish each and every one of you to be prepared and progressing toward your own re-opening.

Welcome to Phase I

I think it is easiest to think of the state’s guidance—and by guidance I mean rules—as two rooms at house party (which someday we’ll be able to have again):

  1. First, there are the rules that each and every business and organization must follow, regardless of which industry you’re in.  That’s the main room at the house party.  You and everyone else arrived and went through the front door to that main room.  Everyone at the house party and everyone reopening their business or non-profit must:
    1. Bring the host, Rich, a bottle of something nice.
    2. Meet mandatory safety standards for workpkaces, including distancing, cleaning & disinfecting, staffing & operations, etc.
    3. Write a COVID-19 Control Plan.  Here is a template in English that you should download.  Aqui es una plantilla en espanol que debe descargar.
    4. Once you have completed your COVID-19 Control Plan, print this Compliance Attestation poster, check the boxes, sign it and put it in the window of your workplace.  Cuando haya completado su plan de control COVID-19, debe imprimir este póster de certificación de cumplimiento, marcar las casillas, firmarlo y ponerlo en la ventana de su lugar de trabajo.
    5. Next, print and display the Employer Poster so you remember all the safety standards required for your workplace…those to which you have just promised your customers that you and your staff will adhere.  Luego, imprima y muestre el guía del empleador para que recuerde todos los estándares de seguridad requeridos para su lugar de trabajo … aquellos a los que acaba de prometer a sus clientes que usted y su personal se adherirán.
    6. Similarly, print out and display the Worker Poster to keep your employees attuned.  Del mismo modo, imprima y muestre las Reglas para Mantenerte Seguroenel Trabajo para mantener a sus empleados en sintonía.
    7. Lastly, for all employers, source the masks, gloves, sanitizers, etc. that you will need to reopen your business or office.
  2. Second, there are re-opening rules that are specific to each industry.  This is the room at the house party that you move to after takingyou’re your coat and getting your drink.  It may be the kitchen, it may be the back patio, it may be the downstairs den.  This second room is filled with your industry colleagues…everyone in this room is in the same industry sector as you and each sector will have its own (1) sector-specific safety standards, (2) protocol summary, and (3) checklist.  Each sector must follow its respective rules:
    1. Opening May 18th:  Construction / no hay guía en español para construcción
    2. Opening May 18th:  Manufacturing / apertura 18 de mayo:  Manufactura
    3. Opening May 18th:  Places of Worship / apertura 18 de mayo:  Lugares de Adoracíon
    4. Opening May 25th:  Office spaces / apertura 25 de mayo:  espacios de oficina
    5. Opening May 25th: Laboratories / apertura 25 de mayo:  laboratorios
    6. Opening May 25th:  Hair Salons & Barbershops / apertura 25 de mayo:  salones de belleza y peluquerías
    7. Opening May 25th:  Car Washes (exterior) / apertura 25 de mayo:  lavado de vehículos (exterior)
    8. Opening May 25th: Pet grooming / apertura 25 de mayo:  aseo de mascotas
    9. More to come when available

OK, to summarize:  There are some rules for everyone, every business or non-profit.  Then…when your sector is eligible to open…there are additional rules for each specific sector or industry.

Phase II will re-open no earlier than June 8th.   June 8th is the best case scenario.  You can find what sectors are eligible to re-open on our website.  And of course, there will be another email going out as we get nearer to Phase II.

Ditto for Phase III, which will re-open no earlier than June 29th.

Phase IV is nightclubs, concerts, large venues…not including professional sports which has its own timeline.  It’s best not to focus on Phase IV and focus on your phase for now.

If you have found a good supplier of PPE, sanitizers, etc., and want to share with your Chelsea comrades, please let me know.  If you are having trouble finding this equipment, please let me know.

If you are reading the emails about the small grants that I am sending to you, I hope that you do apply, especially for the less onerous ones.  It’s all in the at-bats and the swings.

Second-to-lastly, and this is the topic of another email, the Financial Impacts Group of the Chelsea Response Team has been working with the Chelsea City Council to establish a sizeable fund for Chelsea businesses hard hit by the pandemic.  We hope to introduce the topic at the June 1st City Council meeting.  Some businesses will need help in reconfiguring workspaces to adhere to the new rules;  will need new technology in order to make their businesses work;  will need help in securing the protective equipment now required.  We are also discussing a separate fund for restaurants, hotels, and such hospitality businesses.  I will keep you updated on the progress of this effort and you may see an email from me asking you to consider signing a letter and sending it to the City Council.

And finally, as I have been sharing these communications with every Chelsea business I can, regardless of membership, and because this email does get forwarded on to businesses that are not members…if and when you are able, please do consider joining the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce.  Like most of you, our revenues ground to a halt at the same time that the pandemic hit.  And then, to add insult to injury, despite significant effort on my part, on the parts of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, the American Society of Association Executives, and others, 501c6 organizations such as Chambers and Associations were twice denied eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) administered by the SBA.  There are still billions of dollars of PPP yet available, but we are not allowed to participate in them.  So, if you’re not a member and you’re finding this information helpful to you, please think of joining if and when the time is right.  If you are already member and you’re finding this information useful, please consider gently referring a business to become a member of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce.

Oh, does anyone still need help applying for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). ¿Alguien necesita ayuda para solicitar el programa de protección de sueldo (PPP)?  Please let us know.  Por favor, háganos saber.

Rich

Rich Cuthie, MBA, MSF, IOM

Executive Director

Chelsea Chamber of Commerce

308 Broadway

Chelsea, MA 02150

617.884.4877 x100

www.chelseachamber.org

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City of Chelsea New Adjustments to its Food Distribution

May 21, 2020 by

During the past week, the City has decided on new adjustments to its food distribution program to be in effect for the next few weeks.  This information has changed since last week.

Starting next week, and into the month of June, the City will be continuing its neighborhood pop up daily food pantries. We will NOT be relocating to PORT Park at this time.

Starting next week, there will be one pop-up food pantry location each day.  Because next week includes a Holiday on Mon. May 25th, there will be no distribution that day.  However, we will have two distribution sites next Friday.  For next week, the specific locations are as follows:

Tues.: Bellingham Hill Park

Wed.: Washington Sq. Park

Thurs.: Chelsea Square

Fri.: both City Hall and Mary C Burke

The following week, starting Mon. June 1st, we will have a similar schedule, except adding a distribution on Mon. June 1, which will be at Quigley Park at the corner of Congress and Hawthorne.

All of this new information will be posted on the city’s website and social media.  Any further changes will also be posted there.  All food distributions typically start at approximately 11:00 a.m.

Durante la semana pasada, la Ciudad hizo algunos cambios en la distribución de alimentos para las próximas semanas. No obstante, hemos hecho otro cambio más recientemente.

A partir de la próxima semana, y hasta el mes de junio, la Ciudad continuará con sus despensas diarias de alimentos por los barrios pero NO nos trasladaremos a PORT Park. Todas las distribuciones de alimentos generalmente comienzan aproximadamente a las 11:00 a.m.

Habrá una ubicación cada día. El lunes 25 de mayo no habrá distribución ese día.

Para la próxima semana, las ubicaciones son las siguientes:

Martes: Bellingham Hill Park

Mié .: Parque Washington Sq.

Jueves: Chelsea Square

Vie .: La Alcaldía y Mary C Burke

Comenzando el lunes 1 de junio, tendremos un horario similar. El lunes 1 de junio será en Quigley Park en la esquina del Congreso y Hawthorne.

Toda esta nueva información se publicará en el sitio web y las redes sociales de la ciudad.

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Apollinaire Play Lab Presents: Free Online Ballet, Art and Acting Classes!

May 21, 2020 by

APOLLINAIRE PLAY LAB FREE ONLINE CLASSES

PLEASE NOTE THE SCHEDULE AND AGE INFORMATION BELOW

Click each link to join the class each week!

 

Monday 2:00PM      

Ballet,  Ages 4-8

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85269771439

In this class dancers will explore the fundamentals of Ballet technique while also gaining an outlet for creativity and social engagement.

 3:00PM     

Ballet, Ages 9-16

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84681676950

In this class dancers will learn the basics of Ballet technique as well as standard Ballet class structure. Classes are very active as dancers work to gain strength, stamina and flexibility.
Tuesday 2:00PM      

Bilingual Theater and Play Group,  Ages 4-6

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476469552

This fun-filled class is geared towards younger learners and will focus on Spanish/English immersion and language learning through acting, stories and games

 3:00PM   

Bilingual Theater, Ages 9-16

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82348311967

This class will introduce students to the fundamentals of acting technique using monologues and short plays in both Spanish and English. All language skill levels are welcome.
Wednesday 2:00PM

Acting and Games, Ages 6-8

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/270757821

In this fun-filled course, children ages 6-8 will learn a variety of creative acting skills through games, exercises and group collaboration.

 3:00PM

Acting and Games, Ages 9-16

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/748397048

During this class, the students will explore important foundations of acting such as voice and movement work, character creation and improvisation.
Thursday 2:00PM

Art, Ages 6-8

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82980977943

Mr. D will guide you in fun, easy steps to create awesome art right at home.

 3:00PM

Art, Ages 9-16

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84661586480

Mr. D will guide you in fun, easy steps to create awesome art right at home.
Friday 2:00PM

Acting and Games, Ages 6-8

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/270757821

In this fun-filled course, children ages 6-8 will learn a variety of creative acting skills through games, exercises and group collaboration.

 3:00PM

Acting and Games, Ages 9-16

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/748397048

During this class, the students will explore important foundations of acting such as voice and movement work, character creation and improvisation.

 

CLASES GRATUITAS EN LÍNEA DE APOLLINAIRE PLAY LAB

FAVOR DE NOTAR EL HORARIO Y EDADES ABAJO:

¡Haga clic en cada vínculo para participar en la clase!

Lunes 2:00PM      

Ballet,  4-8 años

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85269771439

En esta clase, los y las bailarines explorarán los fundamentos de la técnica de Ballet mientras acceden a un espacio para la creatividad y conexión social.

 3:00PM     

Ballet, 9-16 años

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84681676950

En esta clase, los y las bailarines aprenderán la base de la técnica de Ballet y también la estructura de una clase estándar de Ballet.  Las clases son muy activas y los y las participantes trabajan para aumentar fuerza, aguante y flexibilidad.
Martes 2:00PM      

Grupo de Teatro y Juego Bilingue,  4-6 años

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476469552

Esta clase divertida es orientada hacia estudiantes de temprana edad y se enfocará en la inmersión Inglés-Español y el aprendizaje de idiomas a través de la actuación, las historias y los juegos.

 3:00PM   

Teatro Bilingue, 9-16 años

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82348311967

 

Esta clase expondrá a los y las estudiantes los fundamentos de la t{ecnica de actuación utilizando monólogos y obras cortas en Español e Inglés.  No importa el nivel de cada idioma que el-la niño-a tenga. Todos son bienvenidos.
Miercoles 2:00PM

Actuación y juegos, 6-8 años

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/270757821

En esta clase divertida, niños y niñas entre 6’8 años aprenderán una variedad de habilidades creativas de actuación a través de los juegos, los ejercicios y la colaboración en grupo.

 3:00PM

Actuación y juegos, 9-16 años

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/748397048

Durante esta clase, los estudiantes explorarán los fundamentos de la actuación tales como el trabajo de voz y movimiento, la creación de personajes y la improvisación.
Jueves 2:00PM

Art, 6-8 años

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82980977943

Mr. D te guiará a través de pasos fáciles para crear arte super genial en casa.

 3:00PM

Art, 9-16 años

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84661586480

Mr. D te guiará a través de pasos fáciles para crear arte super genial en casa.
Viernes 2:00PM

Actuación y Juegos, 6-8 años

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/270757821

En esta clase divertida, niños y niñas entre 6’8 años aprenderán una variedad de habilidades creativas de actuación a través de los juegos, los ejercicios y la colaboración en grupo.

 3:00PM

Actuación y Juegos, 9-16 años

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/748397048

Durante esta clase, los estudiantes explorarán los fundamentos de la actuación tales como el trabajo de voz y movimiento, la creación de personajes y la improvisación.
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Round #3 of LISC Grants open now

May 21, 2020 by

Thanks to support from funders like Verizon (our member, thank you!) and Sam’s Club, LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) is providing grants to small businesses, to help them keep functioning and remain vital facets of their local economies through this challenging period.

Round 3 is open now.  I know for some of you, this is old hat as you applied for rounds one and two; so you should be able to knock this one out in short order.  This support is especially for those in underserved communities like Chelsea, including entrepreneurs of color, women- and veteran-owned businesses that often lack access to flexible, affordable capital.

Here’s something of which I was unaware during rounds one and two:  the final grantees will be randomly selected from the top scoring applicants.  So it’s all in the numbers, folks.  Third time is the charm?

Before completing the application, it is recommended that you review the Grant Information Overview and FAQ, which can be found here. 

Click here to apply. Your application must be completed by Wednesday, May 20th, 11:59 p.m. ET. 

Please keep the following in mind:

  • For business owners with multiple businesses, please answer this survey based on your largest business owned.
  • Each awardee is limited to one grant.
  • Grants will be made to qualified businesses and based on accurate and complete submission and verification of required documentation.
  • This round of applications must be completed byWednesday, May 20th, 11:59 p.m. ET.
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