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Chelsea, MA: A Little Bit of Everything!
3.5
rating
By
Anonymous (
Jun 24, 2011)
I was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts in 1948, lived in a neighborhood of brick row houses as I grew and left forty years later, disappointed that the city never achieved it's potential as the Urban Village so many had predicted in the late 1970's and early 1980's.
Chelsea was h ...Read More
ome to immigrants from everywhere in Europe in the early 1900's and many different houses of worship sprang up citywide. Many brought trades and professions to the small city and businesses abounded. Its close proximity to Boston was always an attraction for residents and businesses alike.
Chelsea survived devastating fires in 1908 and again in 1973...rebounding from the first, but stumbling after the second, losing the momentum needed to achieve greatness. Rapidly changing demographics drove scores of long time families to more affluent suburbs. Chaos drove the school system into receivership and the only thing most remembered of Chelsea was the fires. Chelsea now seems to have made a resurrection of sorts. A new high school, completely renovated middle school and new elementary school complex dot the landscape.
New businesses have opened in the area ravaged by the 1973 fire and a national hotel chain operates a hotel in town. Chelsea is experiencing its second turn as 'melting pot' for people from different places in the world and residents can now ride a commuter train from the "Urban Village" into Boston.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Chelsea, MA Livability
A+
Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Chelsea?
Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.
Parks
John Ruiz Park
Eden Street Park
Mace Tot Lot
Judie Dyer Park
Box District Park
Box District Playground
Bosson Park
Kayem Park
Entertainment
Bellingham-Cary House
Memorial Stadium
Apollinaire Theatre
Port Park Ampitheatre
Outdoor Movie Screen
Harry Della Russo Stadium
Hikmat home
Central Park Lanes Bowling Center
Food & Drink
McDonald's
Dunkin' Donuts
Burger King
McDonald's
Dunkin' Donuts
Pollo Campero
Metro Pizza
Dunkin'
A+
Commute
Is public transit available in Chelsea?
Of all people who commute,
26.8% take public transportation in
Chelsea.