Matt Frank has always carried his own unique viewpoint of Chelsea, his own deep respect and love for a city he grew up in during its worst times, and for which he helped shepherd as a City Councillor during the…
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Here Comes Herbie! : Chelsea Legend Celebrates His 80th Birthday
Happy 80th birthday, Herbie Kupersmith. A huge crowd is expected to be on hand when Chelsea honors one of its most prominent and philanthropic individuals on July 27 at the Saul Nechtem Gymnasium. And what they will be celebrating is…
Prattville Councillor Bob Bishop Won’t Seek Re-Election : Crowded Field Takes Shape as Candidates Pull Papers for Council, School Committee
Prattville City Councillor Bob Bishop said this week he will not seek re-election to a second term, leaving an open district seat for candidates to vie for. “I’ve decided I’m not going to be running this time around,” he said.…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Chelsea Student Graduates from Boston College High School On Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Boston College High School’s 155th Commencement, President Grace Cotter Regan and the Board of Trustees presented diplomas to 253 members of the class of 2019. Mr. Stephen Hughes, a 1973 graduate of BC High and Principal…
Unanimous Decision : Encore Delivers a Knockout With First Boxing Show
It didn’t take long for Encore Boston Harbor to establish itself as a major player in the New England boxing scene. A sell-out crowd of 2,300 fans enjoyed an action-packed show Friday night at the recently opened $2.6 billion resort…
Central Avenue Development Shortens Timeline; Creates Garage
The development team looking to re-build the Innes Housing Development into a mixed-income community has made some major changes this summer – inserting a central parking garage and implementing a single phase of construction that will cut two years off…
Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home to be Renamed in Honor of Elliot and Donna Katzman
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare has announced that the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, the flagship property of the organization, will be renamed The Katzman Center for Living in honor of Elliot and Donna Katzman. The Marblehead couple, who made a significant donation…
‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ Premieres This Week in the Park
Winner of five Tony Awards including ‘Best Play’ and seven Olivier Awards, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to thrilling life on the outdoor stage at the PORT Park starting this week. The play was adapted by two-time…
Zoning Board Denies Spencer Ave. Project in Surprisingly Close Vote
In a split decision, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) denied a request for a special permit and variance for a proposed eight-unit, four-story, market-rate condominium project at 254 Spencer Ave. on Tuesday night. In a 2-2 vote, ZBA members…
Second Night Market to Feature Two Bands, DJ and Children’s’ Activities
The second Chelsea Night Market will take place this Saturday evening, July 13, in the parking lot of Luther Place – bringing a wide range of food, vendors and live music to an enlivened downtown. The first Night Market seized…