Much of the public discussion over the Smart Growth overlay district for Central Avenue over the past several months has focused on the technical aspects of the zoning ordinance. But Monday night, as the City Council unanimously approved the Smart…
Month: March 2019
News Briefs
Downtown Façade Program Draft ordinances are now before the City Council and Planning Board with recommended changes to signage regulations and new proposed provisions for outdoor dining in the downtown. The Planning Board will hold a hearing on March 26…
School Updates
CHS Lip Sync Champs Lip Sync Winners and CHS Math teachers Mr. McCormick and Mr. Smith show off their prize for lip singing the song “What I’ve Been Looking For” from ‘High School Musical.’ Districtwide • Dr. Mary Bourque met with Senator…
Lime Bike Rental Program Hopes to Unveil Electric Situation in Chelsea
When the Lime Bike rental program returns to the streets of Chelsea this spring, riders might notice a little extra oomph in their ride. Chelsea took part in a program with Lime Bike, along with 16 neighboring communities, last year.…
Guest Op-ed Lenten Letter: Summit to Protect Children and Minors Was Powerful
By Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. As we begin the holy season of Lent, this annual time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving affords us the opportunity to be renewed by God’s love and mercy as we recommit ourselves to…
Letters to the Editor
Forbes Park Approval a Disaster for Neighbors Dear Editor, After speaking out against the Forbes Park site due to parking issues and the flow of traffic it will cause the abutting neighborhoods, I was very upset to see the Zoning…
Hands-free Driving Makes Sense
Recent statistics indicate that the single-biggest cause of motor vehicle accidents these days can be attributed generally to what is known as “distracted driving.” According to some reports, more Americans now are killed on our roads because of distracted driving…
Bruins Beat
by Bob Morello Bruins look to start new win streak The saying is: “All good things must come to an end.” I’m not a believer of that saying, but the Bruins’ back-to-back losses to Pittsburgh and Columbus, for the first…
Obituaries 03-14-2019
Rita Alma Moscatelli Aug. 14, 1932 — March 12, 2019 Rita Alma (Gallant) Moscatelli, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, passed away on Tuesday, March 12 at the Eastpointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chelsea where she had been receiving supportive…