Robert Foresta Retired Whidden Memorial Hospital Director of Pharmacy, Active Member of Revere K of C Robert “Bob” Foresta, 86, passed away from fighting an illness on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett. After Bob graduated…
Month: June 2020
Stop By: Leonard Florence Center for Living Resumes Safe, In-person Visits
Lynda King used to play with her granddaughter once a week on their frequent visits to the Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCFL) on Admiral’s Hill. It had become a way of life for her since moving there almost three…
Standing in Solidarity with the BLM Movement
A few weeks ago, Councilor Melinda Vega Maldonado and School Committee Chair Kelly Garcia organized a rally in appreciation for the Chelsea Police. This week, they find themselves – as women of color coming from a Puerto Rican background –…
City Manager, Police Chief Ready to Look at Possible Police Reforms
City Manager Tom Ambrosino said he and Chief Brian Kyes are ready to work with the City Council and the Chelsea Black Committee to look at reforms to the Police Department in the wake of nationwide and local protests against…
Farewell to the King: No One Will Miss Infamous Strip Club
When some long-time businesses or buildings get torn down, it comes with some nostalgia or longing – such as with the Chelsea Clock building or the Soldiers’ Home water tower. There was no such sentiment for the demolition of King…
Hundreds of Chelsea Residents Attend Black Lives Matter Protest
The turnout was enormous, far exceeding the numbers that main organizers Kyle Umemba and Jayde Umemba had expected. The speeches were extraordinary, delivered with high energy and intense emotion. More than 800 residents attended the Black Lives Matter Protest Sunday…
City Announces “Chalk Art Saturdays” in June and July
Chalk Art Saturdays is a public art initiative in response to the COVID-19 pandemic presented by Chelsea Prospers, the City of Chelsea’s downtown initiative for neighborhood vitality. Inspired by Chalk Art Saturdays in Salem MA, the City of Chelsea engaged Claudia Paraschiv of Studioful…
DiDomenico Leads the Fight to End Deep Poverty
Sen. Sal DiDomenico has once again partnered with the Lift Our Kids Coalition to sponsor legislation to help the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable children and families. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, DiDomenico filed alongside his House partner Representative Marjorie Decker…
News Briefs
Calls to Remove Christopher Columbus Statue The City Council is likely going to have an order before it at the next meeting calling for the Christopher Columbus statue in Chelsea Square – across from the Apollinaire Theatre – to be…
Chelsea City Councilor Damali Vidot Praises Youth for Organizing March for Peace Rally
Chelsea City Councilor Damali Vidot, candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives for Charlestown and Chelsea, was asked to speak at a peaceful protest organized by Black and Brown youth of the community this past Sunday, June 7th. The March…