🌱 How a new state child welfare bill reflects Chelsea’s voice

Good morning Chelsea! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new state child welfare bill reflects Chelsea’s voice

Also on today's calendar: Spirit Beacon Psychic Fair & Mystical Marketplace at Rosaria Restaurant & Bar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does an elephant stand on a marshmallow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Massachusetts Legislature Passes Bill to Enhance Child Welfare Protections (einpresswire.com) — Chelsea residents are represented directly in a major child welfare bill just passed by the Massachusetts Legislature, with Rep. Judith Garcia of Chelsea serving on the conference committee. The legislation strengthens oversight of DCF, creates a Foster Child Bill of Rights, improves educational stability for kids in state care, and expands transparency and youth engagement across the statewide system.
   

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📸 Around Chelsea

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelsea

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30

• Spirit Beacon Psychic Fair & Mystical Marketplace at Rosaria Restaurant & Bar →
  Rosaria Restaurant, 190 Main St, Saugus
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 4

• Baby Story Time
  East Boston Branch Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA 02128
  10:30 am
• Sensory Play (0-5)
  Revere Public Library Children's Room The , 179 Beach Street
  11:00 am
• Storytime at the Shute
  Everett Public Libraries Children's Room Shute Memorial Library, 781 Broadway, Ever
  12:00 pm
• Book Group @ Beverly Gibbons Community Center For Older Adults
  East Boston Branch Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA 02128
  12:30 pm
• Chelsea Farmers Market →
  179 Winnisimmet St, Chelsea
  3:00 pm
• Lawn Games for Teens
  Revere Public Library Outside Children's room Entrance The
  4:00 pm
• Art Club (6-12)
  Revere Public Library The Green Room The , 179 Beach Street, Reve
  4:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• Trivia & Karaoke in the Square →
  179 Winnisimmet St, Chelsea
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Bella Rayne Band →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Be Biopharma Online Auction →
  , Cambridge
  9:00 am

Friday August 21

• Cabo Verde em Alta: Zerui Depina and World Rhythms in a night of Cape Verdean Music →
  Regattabar, 1 Bennett St, Cambridge
  7:00 pm

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📣 Chelsea Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Chelsea. Apply here.
• Kayem Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Worker - Muscle Meat 1st shift in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.

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🗞 Nearby News

North End

• 10 Massachusetts Bakeries Every Gluten-Free Dessert Lover Should Visit (takingthekids.com)
• Family, faith and tradition honor Saint Agrippina at North End feast (bostonglobe.com)
• Protecting Boston's Buildings from a Hidden Hazard (bankerandtradesman.com)

Back Bay

• Wellesley's Michael Thorbjornsen wins first PGA Tour title at final Rocket Classic (bostonherald.com)
• Ticker: Amazon to pass on some of its $600M tariff refunds to customers (bostonherald.com)

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Ok Chelsea! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he won’t fall in the hot chocolate (Thank you Geila P. for sending it in!)
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