We’ve all become aware of the opioid epidemic that has spread throughout the country in recent years and that has been responsible for about 60,000 premature deaths annually in the United States. The dangerous and deadly drug fentanyl, which often…
Month: July 2019
Letter to the Editor
Who’s Bright Idea Dear Editor, It has been brought to my attention that the City of Chelsea will be banning plastic bags sometime this year. Who’s bright idea was this? It had to be some nut. It’s a bad idea…
Obituaries 07-18-2019
William Higgins Electrician Noted for his Singing William F. Higgins of Revere, formerly of Chelsea, died on July 13. Born in Chelsea and a resident here until moving to Revere 30 years ago, William passed away the the CHA-Whidden Hospital…
Central Avenue Development Shortens Timeline; Creates Garage
The development team looking to re-build the Innes Housing Development into a mixed-income community has made some major changes this summer – inserting a central parking garage and implementing a single phase of construction that will cut two years off…
Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home to be Renamed in Honor of Elliot and Donna Katzman
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare has announced that the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, the flagship property of the organization, will be renamed The Katzman Center for Living in honor of Elliot and Donna Katzman. The Marblehead couple, who made a significant donation…
‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ Premieres This Week in the Park
Winner of five Tony Awards including ‘Best Play’ and seven Olivier Awards, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to thrilling life on the outdoor stage at the PORT Park starting this week. The play was adapted by two-time…
Zoning Board Denies Spencer Ave. Project in Surprisingly Close Vote
In a split decision, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) denied a request for a special permit and variance for a proposed eight-unit, four-story, market-rate condominium project at 254 Spencer Ave. on Tuesday night. In a 2-2 vote, ZBA members…
Second Night Market to Feature Two Bands, DJ and Children’s’ Activities
The second Chelsea Night Market will take place this Saturday evening, July 13, in the parking lot of Luther Place – bringing a wide range of food, vendors and live music to an enlivened downtown. The first Night Market seized…
Apollinaire Theatre Announces Resident Artist Program
Apollinaire Theatre Company announced this week it has received a $45,000 grant from the Boston Foundation to launch a Resident Artist Program at the Chelsea Theatre Works, through the Foundation’s Open Door Grants program. Apollinaire Theatre built the new Black…
‘People of Chelsea’ Exhibit Now Underway at City Hall
Chelsea photographer Darlene DeVita hosted her “People of Chelsea” exhibit Monday night at City Hall. The exhibit featured individual black-and-white photographs that DeVita had taken in the city. In the text underneath the photo, the subject expressed his/her opinions and…