Yalile Maldonado, of Shrewsbury, has been appointed to the Salem State University Board of Trustees by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. Maldonado grew up in Chelsea, Massachusetts and currently serves as an adolescent social worker for the Massachusetts Department of Children…
Category: News
The Chelsea Fire Department Hosts Open House at Central Fire Station
The Chelsea Fire Department hosted an Open House Saturday at the Central Fire Station. Fire Department Educator Omar Frometa said the event was part of Fire Prevention Week and was designed to strengthen the department’s relationship with the community, with…
Attorney Olivia Anne Walsh Reappointed to the Chelsea Human Rights Commission
Chelsea Attorney Olivia Anne Walsh has been reappointed to the Chelsea Human Rights Commission by City Manager Tom Ambrosino for a term of office to expire on June 30, 2024. Consider contacting the Chelsea Human Rights Commission if you live…
Dr. Almi G. Abeyta and Blanca Restrepo Recognized at Latinos for Education Summit
On Thursday, October 7, Superintendent of Chelsea Public Schools Dr. Almi G. Abeyta and Berkowitz Elementary School Principal Blanca Restrepo were recognized with awards at the State of Latino Education Summit as presented by Latinos for Education. Dr. Abeyta received…
Cohen Florence Levine Estates Holds Lively Country Western Day
Cohen Florence Levine Estates Assisted Living was recently transformed into a colorful country jamboree. Festivities included popular country music songs, Western style food, creative costumes and fun-filled games. The Activity Room was the place to be as staff and residents…
News In Brief
Chelsea Vaccine Rates Are among Best in State The City of Chelsea leads the State of Massachusetts in youth vaccination rates (ages 12-19), and owns the highest overall vaccination rates statewide among the 20 prioritized communities featured in the Vaccine Equity…
United States Postal Service Rates for Holiday Shipping Listed
It looks to be another odd year for holiday celebrations. The biggest question likely on most minds is, do we make merry in person or virtually? No matter your plans, the Postal Service is ready to do its part to…
Answering the Call
Star Return: Now Living in Chelsea, Former Sports Star Billy Curtis Remembers the Red Devils’ 6-0 Win Over Everett in 1984
It will be 37 years next month that William “Billy” Curtis and his teammates on the 1984 Chelsea High School football team accomplished something big, something that relatively few have accomplished: they beat Everett in the Thanksgiving game. And what…
City Manager Urges Opposition to Funding of New Voke School
A proposed new $317 million high school for the Northeastern Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District in Wakefield could break the bank for Chelsea. City Manager Thomas Ambrosino is urging the City Council to oppose the project, because the price tag…