Advance tickets are now on sale for the 7th Annual Taste of Chelsea event, set for Monday, September 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 62 Broadway in Chelsea. The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, has partnered with HarborCOV and local…
Month: August 2010
Jonathan Carvalho charged with murder
Jonathan Carvalho, 20, of East Boston, who grew-up in Chelsea and is well known here, was ordered held without bail and was officially charged with the August 10 homicide of 29-year-old Luis Rodriguez of Chelsea. He was additionally charged with…
Congressman Capuano at his very best
The city owes Congressman Mike Capuano a debt of gratitude for his concerted effort to bring quite a bit of Federal money into the city allowing for, among other things, the recent purchase and payment of a $470,000 fire engine.…
Arrest Report 08-18-2010
Monday, August 9 Canelas Victor Escalante, 31, of 92 Grove Street, Chelsea, was arrested for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Nicholas Bonet, 26, of 794 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, was arrested for shoplifting. Padilla Israel Manguia, 20, of 130 Shurtleff…
Obituaries 08-18-2010
Mary Denehy Of North Reading, formerly of Chelsea Mary (Yannetty) Denehy of North Reading, formerly of Lynn, East Boston and Chelsea, died on August 14. Mrs. Denehy was a member of the Lynn Senior Citizens YMCA Group, a long time…
Public input sought on City Manager yearly evaluation
It is once again evaluation time for City Manager Jay Ash. It is a yearly ritual, weighing and measuring the city manager’s performance. In order to facilitate a wide variety of responses, City Council President Leo Robinson is seeking the…
Authorities investigating shooting of Chelsea man
By John Lynds and Joshua Resnek Chelsea and State Police are investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting that left a 29-year-old Chelsea resident dead. Chelsea Police responded to a report of a gunshot victim inside the public housing complex at 230…
Tax free weekend
Not fond of taxes? Well, this weekend everyone can avoid paying taxes on several items during the state Sales Tax Holiday. The holiday – passed last week by state government as part of the larger Economic Development Bill – will…
Last Gasp – There’s still hope for casino legislation
The expanded gaming bill is not dead, yet. There is the chance the legislation could come back to full blown life if the legislature is brought back into session, and soon. That is a possibility because the state is set…
Arrest Report 08-12-2010
Monday, August 2 Angel Yanes, 24, 422 Meridian St., East Boston, was arrested for mayhem. Clemente Escoto, 21, 193 Campbell Ave., Revere, was arrested for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Jose Alvarado, 25, 90 Central Ave., Chelsea, was…