For those of us of the Baby Boom generation, it was unquestionable that the United States was “the best” country in the world. Despite the war in Vietnam, Watergate, recessions, 9/11, and other setbacks, America continued to be a global…
Month: July 2020
Name Change Was a Long Time Coming
The decision this week by the Washington Redskins to change its team name was long, long, LONG overdue. The term “redskin” is — and always has been — a racist reference to Native Americans. For anyone who doubts that notion,…
Guest Op-Ed: My Plan to Improve Transportation in Massachusetts
By Joe Gravellese, Candidate for State Representative Transportation touches every aspect of our lives: How we get to work, how we get to school, how we buy groceries, how we seek medical care, and how we connect to recreation. And…
Obituaries 07-16-2020
Harriette Louise Feldman Lifelong Chelsea Resident Harriette Louise (Blackman) Feldman, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, died on Thursday, July 9 of complications of Pneumonia. The beloved wife of the late Israel Max Feldman, she was the devoted mother of Rhonda…
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Doctor Performing Anti-Body Study Hopes to Return to Chelsea
When Dr. Anthony Iafrate set up in Bellingham Square more than two months ago to do an innovative COVID-19 anti-body quick test on random people walking by, his findings were groundbreaking at the time – with 30 percent of those…
Chelsea High Virtual Graduation is July 12
Chelsea High School (CHS) will unveil its first-ever Virtual Graduation event on Sunday, July 12, as the pre-recorded ceremony will be available for students to celebrate and reflect upon. Supt. Almi Abeyta said the format is produced by GradCasters, but…
Appreciation: ‘She Really Did Make the World a Better Place’ Students Share Wonderful Memories of Joyce Sartorelli
They are poised and confident women today with personality and warmth to match, devoted parents, good citizens in their communities and exemplary role models. What these women share is a lifelong relationship with the amazing owner of an immensely popular…
Gaming Commission Sees Major Need on Beacham Corridor
The City and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) can agree on one thing – that Beacham Street needs significant monies to improve the path to the Encore Boston Harbor casino for guests and employees. The Beacham Street corridor is one…
Police Briefs 07-09-2020
Fireworks Seized on Franklin Street On Tuesday, June 30, CPD officers assigned to address an increase in citywide firework calls seized over $500 worth of fireworks from three men. Officers set up surveillance on Franklin Street near Nichols Street after…