Jimi Katz of Katz’s famous bagels is shown above exhibiting his million dollar smile with little Matthew Cipriano nearby holding a small piece of baked heaven in his right hand during an early morning visit to the king of bagels…
Month: February 2012
Distinguished Fellow: Architectural Team President, Co-founder Robert Verrier Elected to AIA College of Fellows
Robert Verrier, the enigmatic and gifted managing partner of Chelsea’s Architectural Team, has been elected to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows. For an architect, the award is the equivalent of a Pulitzer Prize for journalists. It is…
Chelsea’s Anthony Deras Accepted to Saint Francis Xavier Scholar’s Program
Malden Catholic High School is pleased to announce that it has accepted 58 members as Saint Francis Xavier (SFX) Scholars for the Class of 2016. One of these outstanding scholars is Anthony Deras from Chelsea. Deras is a student at…
Captain Council: Life of First African American Elected to the City Council
When Council President Leo Robinson first ran for public office in Chelsea back during the 1970s, both he and his brother, Ron, believed that, if elected, Leo would have been the first African American member of the City Council. However,…
Public Drinker Arrested for Crime He Was Wanted for Since 1995
Chelsea police took a man into custody after he was caught drinking in public in Bellingham Square. An investigation into his true identity revealed to the police that Wilmer Romero, 38, is a stabbing suspect who has eluded police for…
Fares are Rising
The MBTA is saying that services will remain intact, entirely without cuts, if fares can go up by 25%. At first blush, this sounds much better than Draconian cuts that would have affected all public transit users in Boston’s neighborhoods…
CHS Boys Hoop Ready for Tourney
The Chelsea High boys basketball team is healthy, rested, and rarin’ to go in anticipation of Friday’s announcement of the seedings and pairings of the MIAA Division 2 North State Sectional Basketball Tournament. The Red Devils started out slowly this…
Police Briefs 02-23-2012
February 14 Deborah Perito, 40, 99 Riverside Apt., Medford, was arrested for assault and battery and carrying a dangerous weapon. Wilson Polo, 43, 80 Webster St., East Boston, was arrested for red light violation, operating motor vehicle with suspended/revoked license.…
Obituaries 02-23-2012
Jeanette ‘Jeanie’ Letizia Retired Bank Accountant Jeanette E. ‘Jeanie’ Letizia, a retired bank accountant, died at Life Care of Stoneham on Friday evening February 17. She was 81 years old. Born and raised in Chelsea, she was the daughter of…
Innovative Park, New Salt Pile to Work Together on Waterfront
Within the next month, the large, rusted circular oil tanks that have blocked beautiful waterfront views on Marginal Street for generations will be a thing of the past. As the tanks begin to come down soon at the old Coastal…