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Greetings Chelsea! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a free tree in Chelsea this fall? Here's how.
  • Can Chelsea volleyball finally stop its skid against Malden Wednesday?
  • How Chelsea's beloved Ciao! Pizza and Pasta is growing even bigger.

Also on today's calendar: Saturday Night Pokemon & TCG Shpw and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greater Boston Communities Offer Free Trees to Residents This Fall (wror.com) — Chelsea residents can sign up this fall for a free shade tree through a Mystic River Watershed Association program aimed at cooling homes and improving neighborhood air quality. By visiting the group's website, locals can learn eligibility details, reserve a tree, and help expand the city's urban canopy as part of a broader regional greening effort.
   

2. Volleyball Recap: Lynn Classical Extends Winning Streak Against Malden (maxpreps.com) — Chelsea High's volleyball team is looking to snap a four-game losing streak when they face Malden on Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. The matchup comes as Lynn Classical stays undefeated and aims to extend Everett's skid, setting up an early-season stretch that could help Chelsea reset its momentum.
   

3. Ciao! Pizza and Pasta to Open in Lynn (blogspot.com) — Chelsea's acclaimed Ciao! Pizza and Pasta, known for its wood‑fired pies on Williams Street, is expanding with a larger sister restaurant in Lynn that could open this month. The new spot will mirror the Chelsea menu with added dishes and a full bar, extending the hometown favorite's growing regional reputation.
   

4. Buses Keep Getting Pokier As Wu Administration Cancels, Delays Bus Projects (streetsblog.org) — Bus riders on the 111 to Chelsea are among those most affected as MBTA data show key bus routes getting slower and more delay-prone across greater Boston. A new TransitMatters report criticizes delayed and canceled bus lane projects, but also previews upcoming enforcement cameras and quick-build fixes that could eventually improve reliability for Chelsea commuters.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelsea

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Other local events
    Thursday September 17
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Gr
    East Boston Branch Library, 276 Meridian Street, East Boston
    7:00 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • Information Session for Adult English Learners
    East Boston Branch Library, 276 Meridian Street, East Boston
    11:30 am
  • Laugh Lounge →
    Kushala Sip Lounge, 140 Pearl Street, Chelsea
    7:30 pm
    • Sunday September 20
  • Pre-Kol Nidei Dinner →
    Temple Emmanuel of Chelsea, 60 Tudor Street, Chelsea
    4:00 pm
  • KOL NIDRE SERVICE →
    Temple Emmanuel of Chelsea, 60 Tudor Street, Chelsea
    6:00 pm
    • Monday September 21
  • YOM KIPPUR SERVICE →
    Temple Emmanuel of Chelsea, 60 Tudor Street, Chelsea
    9:30 am
  • Baby Story Time
    East Boston Branch Library, 276 Meridian Street, East Boston
    11:15 am
    • Saturday October 3
  • Girl Scout Kickoff →
    Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts - Headquarters/Office, 265 Beaver St, Waltham
    1:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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    Greater Boston exclusive buyer agency says homebuyers need open access to all listings, days on market, price changes, and other key property... (More info)

💬 Chatter

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  • Need someone to do me a favor need opinion re brake pads.
    When tires more installed at BJ's the guy told me to come and see the brake pads they're very loose don't drive the car it shouldn't be like that. I… (Nextdoor Prattville)
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  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.

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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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