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Join us for our next Massachusetts Healthy School Lunch Coalition Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, November 16th at 6pm ET for a brief Zoom meeting. We will discuss next steps for the MA Healthy School Lunch Bill, opportunities to get more involved (kids too!), and finish with Q&A.

Please join us if you can and forward this invite to friends, family, colleagues — anyone who may be interested in learning more and supporting this cause. We look forward to meeting you!

The City of Chelsea will launch two new programs in November to help residents comply with the state’s updated solid waste regulations requiring the recycling of mattresses, box springs, and textiles such as clothing, bedding, towels, and footwear. The City will offer free curbside collection of these items so that they can be taken to specialized recyclers.

For mattresses and box springs, residents who receive municipal trash service can call our 311 call center to schedule a pick up for a Monday or Thursday. The City is contracting with Boston Carting and HandUp Us to collection and recycling.

For textiles, the City has signed an agreement with Helpsy, an organization that will pick up and recycle these items free of charge. Residents can call 311 or use the Helpsy website to schedule a curbside pickup for Tuesday of each week.

311 operators will be able to talk to residents about the type and condition of items before scheduling the pickup to ensure that only approved items are put our for collection.

Sign up for Expressive Art Studio for ages 10 to 13 $15
Express yourself, have fun, and learn about artists, techniques, and new skills to create.
Tuesdays, 5-6pm, November 1-15
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
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Regístrese en Expressive Art Studio para edades de 10 a 13. $15
Exprésate, diviértete y aprende sobre artistas, técnicas y nuevas habilidades para crear.
Martes, 5-6pm, 1-15 de noviembre
Ubicación: Edificio Williams, 180 Walnut Street

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022, 10:30 AM. Join our walking tour of Jewish Chelsea, one of the most significant sites of American Jewish immigrant history.  In the early 20th century, Chelsea was “Little Jerusalem,” rivaled only by New York City as the most populous Jewish city per capita in the United States.   Visit historic synagogues, taste artisan bagels, and learn about the unique Chelsea immigrant community where Jewish immigrants prayed, raised families, conducted business, and laid the foundation for Jewish life in America today.  Starting location to be determined.  The tour lasts for two hours, indoors and outdoors, and is conducted by Ellen Rovner, Ph.D., a cultural anthropologist and Chelsea native.  CHELSEA JEWISH TOUR IS FREE FOR CHELSEA RESIDENTS, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

REGISTER HERE:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chelsea-jewish-tour-tickets-439078253877

Beginning this weekend, there will be $75 gift cards available at the Chelsea Senior Center for any resident who gets a COVID-19 booster! Gift cards will also be distributed to those who receive the first or second dose of the vaccine. The $75 gift card is offered per vaccination, and will be available while supplies last.  All ages can get a gift card and there is no limit per family.

The Chelsea Senior Center is open for vaccinations on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-5:00pm. All doses of the vaccine, including the new boosters, are available. All residents can receive a vaccine for free, do not need insurance and do not need an appointment.

Additionally, a survey is available to collect feedback from residents about their current perception of COVID-19. Please use the link below to complete the brief survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5crbCoYR9Lf8Hwi5d5C2MSDrzCGA4eT20l2K8viFqsycLUw/viewform?usp=sharing

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¡A partir de este fin de semana, habrá tarjetas de regalo de $75 disponibles en el Chelsea Senior Center para cualquier residente que reciba un refuerzo de COVID-19! También se distribuirán tarjetas de regalo a quienes reciban la primera o segunda dosis de la vacuna. La tarjeta de regalo de $75 se ofrece por vacunación y estará disponible mientras duren. Todas las edades pueden obtener una tarjeta de regalo y no hay límite por familia.

El Chelsea Senior Center está abierto para vacunación los sábados y domingos de 10:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. Todos las dosis de la vacuna incluyendo el refuerzo nuevo están disponibles. Todos los residentes pueden recibir una vacuna gratis, no necesitan seguro y no necesitan una cita.

Además, hay una encuesta disponible para recopilar comentarios de los residentes sobre su percepción actual de COVID-19. Utilice el siguiente enlace para completar la breve encuesta:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQvn5qKh7Q2ZGTpFT1m7HHefB5eFvsNASX8IOd8zoYgiSldQ/viewform?usp=sharing