On Monday, Sen. Sal DiDomenico was presented with the 2020 Public Official of the Year Award from the Women’s Bar Association (WBA) of Massachusetts in honor of his longstanding support of civil legal aid funding and legislation in support of…
Month: February 2020
Congressman Kennedy Visits Local Businesses in Chelsea
On Sunday, Congressman Joe Kennedy III joined Chelsea City Councilor Judith Garcia and community members for a tour of local businesses along Broadway Street in Chelsea. Over 50 people gathered at Tu Casa Restaurant on Broadway to greet Congressman Kennedy,…
Lesley R. Phillips Announces for Re-election to Democratic State Committee
Democratic State Committeewoman Lesley R. Phillips has announced her campaign for re-election; the following is her announcement: Dear Voters, I am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the female “ballot seat,” which I have held since 2008, representing…
State Officials Warn Public of Dangers of Walking onto Ice-covered Bodies of Water
With recent warmer temperatures across much of Massachusetts, state officials are warning the public of the dangers associated with walking on ice over bodies of water, including lakes, ponds, reservoirs, streams, and rivers. Public safety and recreation officials from the…
Police Briefs 02-27-2020
Kidnapped Woman Escapes On Feb. 3, at 2:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to 175 Cottage St. for a call of a female party who reportedly freed herself after being tied up against her will inside the apartment. Chelsea detective’s…
Make Your Voice Heard — Vote in the Presidential Primary
The revelation last week by members of our intelligence agencies to Congress that the Russians once again are, and will be, interfering in our electoral process is an ominous portent for the national election in November. The recent experience of…
Guest Op-ed: The Early College Movement
By Pam Eddinger Bunker Hill Community College serves thousands of disadvantaged students each year. While many are successful in starting a career or advancing their education, an unacceptable number leave without accomplishing their goals. No silver bullet can nullify all…
Letter to the Editor
School Committee Members Back Candidate Warren on Super Tuesday Dear Editor: This Tuesday, Massachusetts residents will have our say over who the next President of the United States will be. Over the last three years, Donald Trump has overseen an…
CHS Roundup
Simon Second at All-states, Moves on to All-new England Chelsea High track star Stephanie Simon placed second in the long jump in this past weekend’s All-State Meet that was held at the Reggie Lewis Center. Stephanie’s jump of 17’-11.5” was…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Hitting a Bump in the Road
Home cooking is usually the main ingredient that returns a ‘tired’ team back to success, but it was not the case Tuesday night at TD Garden, as the Bruins struggled to mount much of an attack versus the Calgary Flames.…