As this is being written, reports indicate that the worst is yet to come for the people of Australia, whose land literally is burning up all around them. The apocalyptic images of families being driven from their homes, wearing face…
Month: January 2020
Great Job, Mike Thompson and Chris Borum
We wish to offer our commendation to Chelsea Fire Dept. Captain Mike Thompson and Cambridge Police Officer Chris Borum for their recent efforts in saving the life of a man who had collapsed on the dance floor at a New…
Guest Op-Ed: No Eraser for 2019, But Redemption in 2020
By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. Will we be the same human beings in the new year? Will this year be different? Will humanity change? Along with 2020 comes the hope and yearning for a more peaceful human race. How do we…
Bruins Beat: Bruins and the All-Stars
The Bruins return to TD Garden ice tonight (Thursday), following an impressive win over the Nashville Predators, to take on the Winnipeg Jets, then are back on the road to face the New York Islanders (Saturday at 7 p.m.), and…
CHS Roundup
Red Devils Compete at Frosh/Soph Meet A contingent of freshmen and sophomore members of the Chelsea High indoor track and field team competed in this past Saturday’s Large School Division of the Mass. Freshman/Sophomore Meet that was held at the…
Obituaries 01-09-2020
John Duguay Marine Corps Veteran and Retired Stop & Shop Baker John A. Duguay, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, passed away on Jan. 2 with his longtime companion and partner, John Podolske and his niece, Michelle Mirthes, by his side.…
Chelsea Teachers Union, AFT, First Book Deliver 40,000 New Books to Residents
Chelsea Menorah Lighting
Last Milestone: Council Unanimously Approves TIF Agreement for Central Avenue
It was an early Christmas present for the residents of the Innes Apartments and Corcoran Development at the City Council’s Dec. 23 meeting. The Council voted 9-0 to approve a Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) agreement allowing Corcoran Development and the…
Central Avenue Shows to Be a Proven Concept as It Moves Ahead in Chelsea
With the finish line in sight on the Innes Apartments (Central Avenue) redevelopment project, both leaders of the development team at Corcoran Companies and the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) are touting the concept behind the public-private housing approach. After more…