That was certainly an eye-opening story in the Boston Globe last week about raising the minimum wage to $15 and the effect it will have on Mass. residents and small businesses. The most startling quote to us was from a…
Month: December 2016
The Most Wonderful Time of Year
As Andy Williams once crooned, “This is the most wonderful time of the year,” and the festiveness of the Christmas season is something to enjoy every December. The wonderful holiday light displays that adorn homes are a sight to behold.…
Sports 12-15-2016
CHS Roundup CHS boys basketball wins season-opener The Chelsea High boys basketball team gave their new head coach, Judah Jackson, an early Christmas present, gift-wrapping a 55-41 victory at Minuteman Regional Tuesday evening in their season-opener. After trailing 20-18 at…
Obituaries 12-15-2016
James Cunniff Customer service retiree, always a happy and friendly James M. Cunniff of Chelsea died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Wednesday morning, December 7 at the age of 62. Always a happy and friendly person, for over 30…
Chelsea Fire Dept Toy Drive
The Chelsea Fire Department is in the midst of its annual toy drive to help less fortunate families in the area during this holiday season. “After doing some research we found that 400 to 800 children in the city of…
CHS Class of 1976 Holds Reunion
Diane Frangiamone Butera, one of the most outstanding reunion committee chairpersons of all time, and Sharon Faletra LaRosa, a diligent reunion committee member, are pictured at the Chelsea High School Class of 1976 40th Reunion at Teresa’s in North Reading.
Chelsea Tree Lighting
With Santa Claus and Sen. Sal DiDomenico’s help, the City’s Christmas tree lights were turned on Tuesday evening in Chelsea Square, as scores of residents turned out to celebrate the season, drink hot chocolate and listen to music sung by…
Chelsea Fire, Surrounding Cities in the Thick of Cambridge Blaze
By Seth Daniel When the beginnings of a 10-alarm fire erupted quite suddenly in East Cambridge on Saturday afternoon, firefighters in Everett, Revere and Chelsea knew that their services would likely be needed sooner rather than later. Chelsea Fire responded…
Chelsea Council,Police Look to Reduce Default Speed Limit
By Seth Daniel It appears 30 is just too fast. City Councillors, led by Councillor Judith Garcia’s committee, and Police Chief Brian Kyes are looking to push the default speed limit on Chelsea streets down from 30 mph to 25…
Collaborative to Sponsor ‘Las Posadas’ Event Through Streets of Chelsea
Tipping their hat to the beloved Latin American tradition of ‘Las Pasadas,’ the Chelsea Collaborative will sponsor an event on Dec. 20 from 4-7 p.m. where participants will march and sing through the streets in solidarity with all immigrants and…