Jeannette Nemerowski, Senior Center Director Tracy Nowicki, Jim Celona and Lorra Kwiatkowski at the Chelsea Senior Center Christmas Party.
Month: December 2012
Council President Robinson Reflects on Successful Year
With the last City Council meeting for 2012 now in the books, Council President Leo Robinson believes the past year has been a successful one. “We’ve done much to be proud of, even though we know we have much more…
Ash Continues to Lead Statewide Policy Efforts
Two weeks ago, it was in Worcester, leading a discussion among Gateway Cities on development and education. Last week, it was in Boston, chairing a meeting of the Metro Mayors Coalition on the subjects of state and local finance and…
City Will Postpone the Enforcement of Trans-fat Ban on January 1
Zero is going to have to wait. The absolute zero ban of trans-fats in Chelsea – the first absolute zero ban in the country – will not go into effect administratively on Jan. 1st as expected, as City Manager Jay…
Another Hotel?: City Looks to Purchase Property on Central Avenue for Economic Development
The City Council has appropriated close to $1 million for the possible purchase of a piece of land on Central Avenue that could become a hotel. City Manager Jay Ash requested that $825,000 be set aside from the Free Cash…
Ring out the Old…. We Wish Our Readers a Happy and Healthy 2013
We often quote a verse from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Ring Out Wild Bells” when we write our annual New Year’s editorial. We write about the events that happened in the old year and discuss those that may come in the…
Red Devils Play Well in Loss to Revere
Although the Chelsea High basketball team was unable to break into the win column last Wednesday against Revere, the Red Devils, who feature many underclassmen with little or no varsity experience, showed that they are making strides as the 2012-13…
Obituaries 12-27-2012
Michael Mastrangelo Independent Carpet Installer Michael L. Mastrangelo of Revere died unexpectedly on December 18 at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett. He was 33 years old. An independent carpet installer, he was the cherished son of Lawrence and Elaine…
Winter Fest a Great Time for All
All the best of the holidays and the community were combined and on display at Chelsea Winter Fest this past Saturday. The second year celebration held outdoors at the Burke School Complex was a good time had by the more…
Holiday Giving
Joseph Vinard (left), president and CEO of Chelsea Bank, and Sergio Jaramillo (right), chairman of the board of Chelsea Bank, present a Massachusetts Banker Association Charitable Foundation Honorable Mention grant of $1,500 to Juan Vega, executive director of Centro Latino,…