Proponents and opponents in the Question 2 (so-called physician-assisted suicide) campaign are so divided on the issue that they cannot even agree on what to call it. For those against the question, they refer to it as Physician-Assisted Suicide. For…
Month: November 2012
Vote Nov. 6
Chelsea voters will go to the polls Tuesday and cast their ballots in two of the most exciting elections in history: the U.S. Presidential Election and the U.S. Senate Election. Voters have been inundated with television ads featuring President Barack…
Council Looks to Talk About Potential Medical Marijuana Stores
Council President Leo Robinson has some serious concerns if the Question 3 Medical Marijuana bill passes in the Nov. 6th election, and those concerns revolve around the possibility of having numerous marijuana dispensary stores pop up throughout the City’s business…
Police Briefs 11-01-2012
October 22 Exequiel Flores-Garcia, 34, of 245 Chestnut Street, Chelsea, was arrested for assault and battery and witness intimidation. Michael Dwyer, 58, of 225 Spencer Avenue, Chelsea, was arrested for three counts of warrant misdemeanor default and warrant felony default.…
Be Sure to Vote : It’s Your Choice….and It’s a Big One
The pundits have proclaimed that the upcoming Presidential election presents the starkest contrast between the candidates of the major parties in generations. And for once, we agree with the pundits. The gaping chasm separating Democratic President Barack Obama and his…
Chelsea Weathers the Storm with Minor Damage
The wind howled and the rain poured down as Hurricane Sandy swept into Chelsea and the neighboring communities on Monday leaving little damage. For residents, inconveniences were many as schools were closed for two days and about 15% of the…
Girls Soccer Team Ends Season with 4-0 Victory
The Chelsea girls finished off their season last Wednesday in fine fashion, defeating Greater Lawrence, 4-0. Chelsea took an early lead with a breakaway goal on the right side by Senior Nuria Arevalo in the 15th minute. The Chelsea girls held…
Obituaries 11-01-2012
Dorothea Olszyna Retired Telephone Operator Dorothea R. (Hurley) Olszyna, a retired telephone operator, passed away on October 27 at Sunrise of Cohasset Assisted Living. She was 85 years old. Born and raised in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the…