Month: April 2012

The Great Chelsea Fire of 1908

Last week marked the 104th anniversary of the Great Chelsea Fire. It was a conflagration that changed forever the history of this city. In fact, the fire erased more history than it created. In doing so on a windy Palm…

The New Marriott

Construction of the new Marriott Hotel is moving along swiftly and the structure itself has taken on a presence that will likely be here for the next 75 years or more. The hotel will be a giant generator of tax…

Police Briefs 04-26-2012

4/16 Ramon Valdez, 27, 142 Congress Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for operating  motor vehicle with suspended/revoked license (criminal), reckless operation of motor vehicle (2 counts). Angelis Melendez, 29, 76 Clark Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for violation of abuse prevention order.…

Obituaries 04-26-2012

John Viarella East Boston Resident John F. Viarella of East Boston died on April 23. He was the husband of Ann (Tecci) Viarella; loving father of John Viarella and his wife, Kimberly of Virginia, Christine (Viarella) Gomes and her husband,…

Smooth as Glass

A speedboat cuts through the glittering water of the Mystic River on Monday afternoon just off of Mary O’Malley Park in Chelsea, with its occupants presumably trying to get some respite from the hot temperatures. In the background is seen…