Catherine Smigelski Will be remembered for her quiet and loving nature Catherine J. Smigelski, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, “Kitty” passed away on Sunday, June 11 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a sudden illness. She was…
Month: June 2017
TILL Central of Chelsea Presented an Appreciation Award to City Manager Tom Ambrosino for His Outstanding Work on Behalf of till Central.
On May 8, members of TILL Central Chelsea participated in a community service project planting flowers in Chelsea Square.
Police Captain Batchelor is Honored
Chelsea Police Captain David Batchelor was honored for his outstanding work with Chelsea HUB, which is a team of designated staff from community and government agencies that meet weekly to address specific situations regarding individuals facing elevated levels of risk.…
Salazar,Flores are Top Students in Chelsea High School Class of 2017
By Seth Daniel Both Ashley Salazar and Tracey Flores have become accustomed to being side by side – starting out together in kindergarten at the Early Learning Center (ELC) and finishing up neck and neck for the top two spots…
Council Approves City Budget of $163.39 Million
By Seth Daniel The Chelsea City Council voted 10-0 to approve the City Budget for fiscal year 2018 during its meeting on Monday night, approving an increase in the budget to $163.39 million. The Council also approved a Water Enterprise…
Councillor Suggests Exempting Some Property Taxes for Elderly
By Seth Daniel City Councillor Giovanni Recupero returned to the floor after being sick for some time, and entered the Chambers with a bang, proposing an order that those over 70 and owning a single-family home would get 100 percent…
Chelsea High Graduation Exercises Set for This Sunday
The Chelsea High School will hold its annual Graduation exercises on Sunday, June 11, at 1 p.m. at the high school. Principal Priti Johari, Supt. Mary Bourque, and members of the School Committee will bestow diplomas to the graduates. Speeches…
Council Plans Hearing on Broadway Store
By Seth Daniel In an effort to ramp up the downtown overhaul, City Manager Tom Ambrosino submitted a request to the City Council to hold a hearing and move forward with an eminent domain taking of the Salvation Army Store…
Sparks Fly at Chelsea Council Meeting
By Seth Daniel Councillor Roy Avellaneda made a stunning oration Monday night at the Council meeting regarding the accusations of ethics breaches that have been volleyed his way over the last few months – singling out a councillor, though not…
Police Briefs 06-08-2017
‘BLAST’ THREAT GETS CHARGES On June 3, at 7:02 p.m., a subject was placed into custody after he made threats over the phone to ‘blast’ and shoot employees at the T-Mobile store located at 158 Everett Ave. He was located…