The announcement this week that Chelsea High girls track coach Mark Martineau has been named the Girls Indoor Coach of the Year by the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association represents quite an achievement both for Mark and Chelsea High. Anyone who…
Month: March 2017
Sports 03-30-2017
Bruins Beat by Bob Morello Bruins again show resiliency Once again for the third time in three seasons, the Bruins are at the crossroads of a playoff spot, with a handful of games remaining. The upside is that five of…
Obituaries 03-30-2017
Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Christie Devoted to husband and family Gertrude M. “Trudy” Christie of Burlington, formerly of Chelsea, passed away at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center on Saturday evening, March 25. She was 81 years old. Trudy was born, raised…
Science
Waldane Watkins and Tom Thompson show Chemistry teacher (obscured) Sam Wolpert the different reactions they studied for their science project last Thursday, March 16. The annual Chelsea High School (CHS) Science Fair took place in the school gym with scores…
Sledgehammer:Senator Markey uses Chelsea as a Platform against Trump Federal Budget
By Seth Daniel Standing at a podium at the front of the planning office in the Chelsea Collaborative last Friday, March 17, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey held up a copy of the ‘America First’ federal budget presented from President Donald…
Bringing Physical Therapy to the Neighborhood:Antzak, Regan Open EMA Physical Therapy and Wellness Center
By Cary Shuman Charlie Antzak and Bill Regan have brought a new business to the surging Mill Hill Neighborhood, one that is drawing positive reactions from neighbors, not only for its health and therapeutic services but for its welcoming and…
Homewood Suites Opens
Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s All Suites portfolio, announced its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea, opened on Wednesday, March 15. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites…
Puerto Rican Governor Warns of Influx to U.S., Likely Many to Chelsea
By Seth Daniel The governor of Puerto Rico has drafted a letter to Gov. Charlie Baker warning that an approaching “cliff” in federal Medicaid funding on the island under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could send thousands of migrants from…
Chelsea Seeks Applicants for Youth Commission
The City of Chelsea is accepting applications for its reestablished Youth Commission. Members of the Youth Commission will advise and assist the City Council, the School Committee, and the City Manager in the development of policies, programs, and delivery of…
Baker-Polito Administration Awards Funding to Combat Gang Violence
The Baker-Polito Administration this week announced the release of $5.7 million in competitive grants to cities and towns across Massachusetts who, with their local community partners, will use the funding to combat gang violence and support local at-risk youth. Cambridge,…