“I say violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.” — Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, also known as H. Rap Brown. America has been rooted in violence since our founding. We broke free…
Month: August 2019
Guest Op-Ed : It Is Necessary to Stop These Horrendous Attacks
By Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley The mass murder of 31 innocent people in a 24 hour period, fueled by hate and disregard for human life, is unacceptable in any society. We offer our prayers and support for the communities of…
Obituaries 08-08-2019
James Birmingham Retired Chelsea Fire Captain, a 9/11 First Responder and Recipient of a Mass. Firefighter of the Year Award James C. “Jimmy” Birmingham passed away at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton on Tuesday, Aug. 6. He was 58…
Summer Ball
Chelsea Centro : Business Community Looking to Re-Brand, Reinvigorate Downtown
One might have seen the colorful paint job on the gazebo at Bellingham Square and wondered what it was all about. Well, it’s more than just a colorful paint job. Rather, it is the first step in what business and…
80 Years Young
Chelsea Reads Outdoors
First Zero-Emission, Battery-Electric Buses Join the Silver Line Fleet
This week at the Southampton Bus Garage and Maintenance Facility, Governor Charlie Baker, MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak gathered to celebrate the introduction of the MBTA’s first brand new, zero-emission, battery-electric bus (BEB)…
August Madness : Umemba, Castro Prepare for Fifth Annual Let It Fly Basketball Tournament Aug. 10
The five years have passed quickly since Kyle Umemba and Cesar Castro decided they wanted to run a basketball tournament for the youth of Chelsea. “We’re just two Chelsea guys in the community giving back,” said Umemba. Year Five for…
The Movement Basketball League More Popular than Ever This Summer
Drive by Highland Park on any Tuesday or Friday, and one can feel the positive vibe all the way on the street. This year, The Movement basketball league has grown bigger than ever, with more sponsors, more players, more volunteers,…