Officials at the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) said last week that they did respond quickly to a letter from the Retirement Board requesting information on the salary of former Director Michael McLaughlin. “We have responded to them and any rumor…
Author: Seth Daniel
Gravestone Returned to Chelsea After 35 Years
In a dark corner of the evidence room at the Milford (CT) Police Department, an unsettling and unsolved mystery sat for 35 years until last Friday. The mystery was a gravestone – an old stone belonging to an 18-month-old baby…
Grand Jury Stepping Up McLaughlin Matter
Media reports this week indicate that after many months of virtual silence in the investigation into former Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) Director Michael McLaughlin, a Grand Jury has begun stepping up its inquiry into the matter. Though a Grand Jury…
Graduation Slated for Sunday
Some 250 students are set to walk across the stage on Sunday as part of the Class of 2012 graduation ceremonies at Chelsea High School (CHS). The ceremonies will begin at 1 p.m. inside the gymnasium at CHA, and Principal…
Memorial Day Enhanced by Parade, Weather and Meaningful Ceremony
No one knew quite what to expect on Monday morning around 8:15 a.m. when the new Memorial Day Girl Scout parade pushed off from the parking lot of Welsh’s Funeral Home on Broadway. There was a healthy crowd of participants…
McLaughlin Pension Investigation Continues
The Chelsea Retirement Board reported last week that it continues trying to investigate the pension request of former Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) director Michael McLaughlin, but the Board is not get unfettered cooperation in the task. Board Chair Joe Siewko…
City Credit Rating Shines Despite Gloomy Economy
While many communities have had to sacrifice their credit ratings by raiding Rainy Day Funds in order to stay afloat during the last several lean financial years, Chelsea remains trustworthy and financially strong according to Wall Street credit agencies. Standard…
Fox 25 Zip Trip Hits Admiral’s Hill Friday
All of Greater Boston will be watching Chelsea on Friday morning as the Fox 25 Zip Trip Morning Show pays a live visit to Admiral’s Hill, and they’re calling on all Chelsea residents to come down and get involved in…
State Will Not Approve Director’s Contract: Board Set to Demand Re-negotiation with Ewing
In a development that has stunned many in the community, the state has indicated that the contract of Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) Executive Director Albert Ewing is not valid and should be re-negotiated. In a letter to the CHA Board…
A Happy Citizen; Former ‘Lost Boy,’ Manyang Mayiik Fights Sickness and Setbacks to Become U.S. Citizen
As one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, Manyang ‘Andrew’ Mayiik of Chelsea has made numerous incredible journeys in his lifetime. Some have been dangerous – fleeing quickly to avoid murderous government forces. Some were nearly impossible, involving a trek…