Tenants of the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) and the CHA’s “new” Board members marched hand-in-hand into Boston’s Federal Court on Friday to be heard. But, they didn’t need to be heard. Judge Douglas Woodlock had apparently already heard them loud and clear…
Month: June 2013
Edward P. Doherty Jr. Receives Medical Degree from University of Mass.
Edward P. Doherty Jr of W. Peabody, formerly of Chelsea received a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Massachusetts Worcester during a ceremony held on the medical school campus on Sunday, June 2, 2013. Edward Jr. is the…
Final Applications for Casino Process Are Now Available
Applications became available for the second and final phase of the resort casino vetting process, as announced Monday by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), but there still is no certainty this week as to when Suffolk Downs might be able to fill…
Voters Are Ready To Head to Polls
Chelsea residents will go to the polls Tuesday (June 25) to cast their ballots in the U.S. Senate special election. Two candidates, Congressman Edward J. Markey of Malden, who has served in the House of Representatives for 37 years and Garrett Gomez…
Vote on Tuesday: U.S. Senate Election is a BIG Deal
Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity Tuesday to choose their next U.S. Senator to fill the seat left vacant by the ascent of former Senator John Kerry to become Secretary of State. The two candidates are our long time Congressman, Democrat Ed…
Police Briefs 06-20-2013
6/10/13 Jorge Bautista, 34, 50 Essex St., Chelsea, was arrested for assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, evading taxi fare. 6/11 Kelvin Lazo, 19, 78 Clark Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for malicious destruction of property over $250,…
Obituaries 06-20-2013
Patrick Catalano One of the Original Founders of the Catalano Trucking Company Patrick Catalano of Chelsea died on June 17. He was 100 years old.Born in Boston and a lifelong Chelsea resident, Patrick passed away Monday morning at the Chelsea Soldiers Home,…
Run-on Sentencing: Federal Judge Makes Surprise Move to Open Up Mclaughlin Case to Longer Sentencing, Restitution
Tenants of the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) and the CHA’s “new” Board members marched hand-in-hand into Boston’s Federal Court on Friday to be heard. But, they didn’t need to be heard. Judge Douglas Woodlock had apparently already heard them loud and clear…
U.S. Attorney Asks Court for Low End of Sentencing for Michael McLaughlin
A last-minute piece of evidence from former Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) Accountant James McNichols could drastically increase the sentence of former CHA Director Michael McLaughlin when he faces sentencing on Friday – but otherwise federal prosecutors are advocating for the…
Firefighters, Family, Friends Mourn Fourth-generation Jake
In firefighter lingo, one of the highest compliments within the ranks is to say that someone is “a good jake.” Deputy Chief Charlie Crowley Jr. was certainly a good jake…and then some. The Chelsea Fire Department and many family members…