More than 13,000 people came to Suffolk Downs this weekend to enjoy live thoroughbred racing and a food truck festival. And what a show it was. There was a carnival-like atmosphere on two hot summer days at the popular East…
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Science Central:Ronald and Leo Robinson Plan Latimer Society’s Science Carnival
If you’re a Chelsea student who enjoys scientific exploration, then the Latimer Society’s third annual Chelsea Science Festival is a must-go on your summer calendar. Latimer Society Co-Directors Leo Robinson and Ronald Robinson are calling this year’s event, “Science Carnival,”…
Chelsea Officials Endorse Pressley Ayanna Pressley
Six Chelsea city officials endorsed Boston City Councillor Ayanna Pressley’s candidacy for U.S. Congress at a campaign event last Thursday night at the Mystic Brewery. City Councillors Damali Vidot, Jamir Rodriguez, and Enio Lopez and School Committee members Lucia Henriquez,…
Decision on Two-Way Broadway Traffic Draws Differing Opinions
The good news for Chelsea residents is that the $5 million redesign of the Broadway business district is moving forward, and a final decision will be made by the City Council about its exact components next month. And if the…
Soaring to New Heights:Simon Completes a Sensational Sophomore Season
Every time Chelsea High girls track coach Mark Martineau set a goal for Stephanie Simon this season, the 5-foot-4-inch sophomore eclipsed it. “I think Stephanie exceeded our expectations to the point that we don’t know what the expectations should be…
CBC Hosts Candidates Forum for District Attorney, U.S. Congress
The Chelsea Black Community (CBC), under the leadership of President Joan Cromwell, hosted a Candidates Forum on June 27 at the Chelsea Senior Center. Four of the five candidates for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s position in the Sept. 4…
Carvalho Sees His Public Service as Setting Strong Foundation for DA Run
Evandro Carvalho believes his campaign for Suffolk County District Attorney is picking up momentum with just under three months to go before the Democratic primary is held on Sept. 4. “It’s an honor to be running, to get to know…
Foley Installed as President Of the Rotary Club of Chelsea
Maureen Foley was installed as the 91st president of the Rotary Club of Chelsea at the organization’s Installation of Officers Receptions June 21 at the Homewood Suites Event Center. Foley was on her home turf. She is the director of…
Ledia Koco Receives the Paul Harris Fellow Award
Rotary President-Elect said that Ledia Koco was a wonderful example of the importance of the Interact Club at Chelsea High School. Koco, 25, was a member and president of the CHS Interact Club during her four years at the school.…
Chelsea School Official Gerry McCue Honored at Retirement Celebration
The guests at the retirement celebration for popular Chelsea Public Schools official Gerry McCue gave him a prolonged standing ovation. “I’m not done yet,” McCue politely told the crowd. McCue continued his farewell speech, and when the guests knew he…