Two oil terminals in Chelsea and Revere run by Global Partners, Ltd., are allegedly polluting the waters of Chelsea Creek with dangerous petroleum byproducts. The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has notified Global Partners, Ltd., that they intend to sue the…
Month: May 2024
Chelsea Teachers Union holds “walk-in” at schools in support of contract proposals
On Monday morning, members of the Chelsea Teachers Union “walk-in” at all 11 of the district’s schools to demonstrate the members support for the Union’s contract proposals, including paid parental and family medical leave, smaller class sizes and caseloads, and…
CHS students recognized for work to enhance school culture
On Wednesday evening, May 8, at the Chelsea School Committee Meeting, Chelsea High School’s Students in Action (SIA) teams with Multiplying Good received certificates of recognition for their work and dedication to service this year. These students recently participated in…
Camp 21- Women’s Tackle Football officially kicks off
Camp 21 – Women’s Tackle Football in Boston, has launched its first football training camp for women and girls of all ages. Rumunda “Moe” Holder, founder and CEO of Camp 21, joined University of New England assistant football coach Sue…
School attendance rates slip after several months of gains
After several months of good news on the attendance front, the Chelsea schools saw some slippage in the month of April. At last week’s school committee meeting, Deputy Superintendent Adam Deleidi presented the district’s monthly indicators of success. Those indicators…
Vintage Vibes-Beating the Heat: Safeguarding Seniors in Summer
By Tracy Nowicki, Director of Elder Services As temperatures soar, it’s not just sunscreen and hydration that become essential. For seniors, the heat poses unique challenges and risks. In this column, we explore why seniors are particularly vulnerable to heat…
School Committee student reps highlight CHS survey findings
School committee student representatives Josue Castellon and Jimmy Merino took center stage at last week’s meeting as they discussed the results of a recent survey of Chelsea High School students. “Over the past several months, we have released a survey…
20 years of marriage equality in Massachusetts
It was 20 years ago this week (on May 17, 2004, to be exact), that the first marriage licenses were issued by cities and towns across Massachusetts for same-sex couples. The marriage licenses were precipitated by the decision by the…
CHS Roundup 5-16-24
Boys track falls short to Revere Although the Chelsea High boys outdoor track and field team came up short, 90-45, in their meet last week with Revere, there were a number of fine performances turned in by individual Red Devils.…
Bruins Beat: Bruins live to play another day!
If one were to create a video of Game 5, Round 2 – Bruins v Panthers, a likely music soundtrack behind the play would be the Bee Gees’ classic “Stayin’ Alive.” The Bruins needed a gargantuan effort to stave off…