When Shaquor Sandiford was growing up in Chelsea, there were many times he said he would have liked a mentor’s voice or be pointed in the right direction, but those things didn’t exist in Chelsea. In a lot of ways,…
Author: Seth Daniel
Ruiz Camp Ready to Move Forward with Positivity, Awaiting RFP
Two weeks after a controversial meeting that was only supposed to be an introduction, members of John Ruiz’s team said they want to be positive and move forward with everyone – despite any conflicts that arose after the meeting on…
DA Dan Conley Announces He Won’t Run for Re-Election
On what was his 16th anniversary in the office of District Attorney, Dan Conley surprised many by announcing he would not run for the office again. Simply put, the former prosecutor turned City Councilor turned DA, said he believed it…
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CPL RELEASES WINTER LIBRARY PROGRAMS The Chelsea Public Library released its winter program schedule this week, with events starting today. Thursday, March 1, Lego Club, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 1 p.m., Wingmasters Bird Show. Thursday, March 15, 6 p.m.…
The Rose Rush is On: Valentine’s Day at New Regional Flower Exchange in Chelsea is a Better Experience for Buyers
Anyone in Greater Boston who got a rose yesterday on Valentine’s Day likely had that rose pass through the New England Flower Exchange in Chelsea. In a formerly vacant warehouse on Second Street, the hub of Valentine’s Day – and…
Almost Immoral:Supt Bourque, Urban Educators Disappointed with “Fix” to Funding Flaw
Chelsea Supt. Mary Bourque said just when urban educators plagued with a flawed funding formula thought they made some progress, the state yanked all that progress from under them recently. Bourque, the past president of the Massachusetts Association of School…
Wynn Boston Harbor Still Moving Forward as Steve Wynn Steps Down
Wynn Boston Harbor officials are moving forward without a pause this week despite the news that dynamic Wynn CEO Steve Wynn has stepped down from leading the company, and the fact that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) investigation is digging…
Bicycle Laundry Looking to Locate on Willow Street
A commercial laundry that uses bicycles to pick up and deliver linens is looking to locate in the commercial/industrial property on Willow and Congress Streets. Wash Cycle Laundry, a company founded in Philadelphia that has delivered millions of pounds of…
City Council, Quiet Man Spar Over Meeting to Discuss Community Center
A proposal by former heavyweight boxing champ, and Chelsea native, John ‘The Quietman’ Ruiz has sparked major controversy over the past week in the follow-up to a preliminary meeting on the issue Feb. 6. The meeting on Feb. 6 was…
Rep Ryan Praised for Commitment to Veterans
State Rep. Dan Ryan is being lauded after having received the Legislator of the Year award from the state’s Veterans’ Services Officer organization. Ryan received the award on Jan. 24 at a luncheon in the State House attended by family,…