Rosalie A. O’Callaghan Aug. 3, 1939 – March 4, 2020 Rosalie A. O’Callaghan of Peabody, formerly of Chelsea, died unexpectedly on March 4, The beloved wife of Daniel V. O’Callaghan, she was the devoted mother of Daniel V. O’Callaghan and…
Month: March 2020
Black History Month Celebration
Sanders Finishes First in Dem. Presidential Primary in Chelsea
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders took first place in the Democratic Presidential Primary election in Chelsea Tuesday. Sanders received 1,650 votes, representing 43 percent of the total votes cast. Former Vice President Joe Biden was second with 843 votes (22 percent),…
A Guy Thing: Jack’s Men’s Shop Stood the Test of Time
Walking the floor of Jack’s Men’s Shop on Broadway for the past 35 years, Ron Silverstein got to know his customers in the truest sense of the word. He knew what they wanted. He knew what would sell in Chelsea.…
Diamonds and Blue Sapphire: Chelsea Couple Celebrates Their 65th Anniversary
This love story began on Halloween night 70 years ago. Marie Barbieri of Beacon Street was one of the last guests to arrive at a teenage friend’s party and there was nowhere to sit. That’s when she saw 16-year-old Ed…
Former City Councillor Pulls Nomination Papers for Senate
Former Councillor Joe Perlatonda has pulled Nomination Papers for a potential run in the state senate primary election in September, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. Perlatonda has served two stints on the Council, once as the District 5…
Baker Says Key to Virus Response Is Being Ready, Watching West Coast
Gov. Charlie Baker said on Monday that the state is preparing for any major outbreaks of the coronavirus, and will have the ability to test in health care facilities across the state, while the Chelsea Public Schools said it is…
Rich Cuthie Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation this week announced that Rich Cuthie, Executive Director of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, was selected to participate in the fourth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains…
Police Deal with Fights at Encore Boston Harbor over the Weekend
State Troopers and Everett Police dealt with two unruly individuals at Encore Boston Harbor early Saturday morning, Feb. 29, with one of the incidents leading to a State Trooper suffering a head injury. Shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday, Encore Security requested assistance from the MSP…
News Briefs
Baleada Fiesta The City and Chelsea Prospers will be holding a Baleada Fiesta on Saturday, March 21, at Emiliana Fiesta, 35 Fourth St. The time will last from 1-4 p.m. and will include music, punta dancing, free samples and lots…