The leader of MS-13’s East Boston Loco Salvatrucha clique was sentenced this week in federal court in Boston for RICO conspiracy involving an aggravated assault, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine, and possession of a firearm…
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House,Senate Pass Legislation to Help Open Up Casino Jobs
By Seth Daniel The State Legislature has approved a major change aimed at helping those with minor criminal records from the past not be barred from getting casino jobs statewide, and particularly at the Wynn Boston Harbor resort. Earlier this…
Governor’s Councillor Kennedy Endorses Calvin T. Brown for District 8 Chelsea City Councilor
It is my great privilege to endorse Calvin T. Brown for election to the Chelsea City Council. Calvin, a former Councilor and current Democratic State Committee Member, knows what it will take for Chelsea to continue on a path to…
Economic Independence:Chelsea Among Four Housing Authorities to Receive $389,000 in Planning Grants
Lieutenant Gov. Karyn Polito announced a total of $389,000 in planning and predevelopment grants for Housing Authorities in Chelsea, Gloucester, New Bedford and Taunton to pursue implementation of Worcester Housing Authority-pioneered ‘A Better Life’ programming. The program catalyzes economic independence…
The Next Cycle:City Will Allow Ofo Bike Service to Launch Pilot in Chelsea This Week
By Seth Daniel Yellow bikes are preparing to invade the City’s sidewalks and thoroughfares as the increasingly-popular ofo bike sharing service has been approved to launch in Chelsea this week. “ofo is coming to Chelsea,” said City Manager Tom Ambrosino.…
Wynn Boston Harbor to be on the Forefront of Energy Efficiency
By Seth Daniel Wynn Boston Harbor is working closely with well-known international companies to implement battery technology into their building, a new technology that will help them store cheaper power purchased during off peak hours, and contribute to an overall…
French Club Comes Down to Make Way for Affordable Housing
By Seth Daniel After hundreds of athletic banquets, wedding receptions and a whose who list of Chelsea political functions, that history all came tumbling down last Friday when the French Naturalization Club on Spencer Avenue was demolished for affordable housing.…
Chelsea’s Commitment to Industrial Areas Spurs Major Purchases
By Seth Daniel Residential is king in today’s development world, with developers vying for land to build luxury apartments where previously no one would have even parked their car. That means, however, that industrial areas are shrinking or disappearing in…
Three 18th Street Gang Members/Associates Plead Guilty to Gun Trafficking Charges
Thee members/associates of the 18th Street Gang, including one Chelsea man, pleaded guilty last week in federal court in Boston in connection with illegal, street-level gun trafficking. Oscar Oliva, a/k/a “Droopy, 26, of East Boston; Ralph Bonano, 23, of East…
Councilor Vidot Endorsed for At-Large City Council Seat by Mass Alliance
Mass Alliance, a coalition of political organizations dedicated to making Massachusetts more progressive is proud to announce their endorsement for their Rising Stars Program of Damali Vidot for Chelsea City Council. “We are proud to endorse for our Rising Stars…