Month: June 2020

News Briefs

Chelsea Funeral Fund For the dignity of loved ones who have passed, the Chelsea Funeral Fund provides up to $1,700 in financial assistance for cremation or burial. The fund is for Chelsea residents in need, regardless of religious affiliation, and…

Construction Update

Construction Look-Ahead: May 31 – June 13, 2020 Route 1 Traffic Impacts •Route 1 Northbound: Approaching the Tobin Bridge from Boston, the work zone begins in the left lane. 2 of 3 travel lanes will be open during daytime hours…

Police Briefs 06-04-2020

By Seth Daniel and Paul Koolloian Chelsea Police Called into Boston During the riots that took place in various locations in Boston Sunday and into Monday morning, Chelsea Police and several surrounding communities were pulled in to help via mutual…

Guest Op-Ed: We Can’t be Silent

By Leo Robinson This has been happening for too long. I look back to 1968, the presidential convention, the uprising where four students were killed at Kent State, the MLK assassination on my birthday, Robert Kennedy killed the day before…

Guest Op-Ed: Tough Conversations

By Damali Vidot In recent months, our lives have changed significantly.  Canceled events, learning/teaching and working from home, lay-offs, masks covering the warm smiles that once greeted us and the fear of illness or loss have lingered on our minds…