Suffolk County prosecutors and State Police detectives are investigating the death of a Chelsea man at Whidden Memorial Hospital after a confrontation with Chelsea Police officers who responded to his residence for a report of an emotionally disturbed person. The…
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Health Department Keeping an Eye on TB Cases
With a wave of new immigrants from foreign countries and a number of international travelers not taking the proper precautions, Chelsea Health Department officials are keeping a close eye on an uptick in active and latent tuberculosis (TB) cases in…
Collaborative to Meet July 10 On Children Crossing Border
The Chelsea Collaborative and the MIRA Coaltion – both pro-immigration reform groups – will hold a roundtable meeting on July 10 to address the hot-button issue of unaccompanied children crossing the southern border illegally. The meeting will take place from 3-5…
Greening Effort Plants 20 Trees on the 20th in Chelsea Square
Chelsea Square is a relaxing locale in the summertime. There is the fountain and a nice walking area. The brick sidewalks are quaint and the police presence – with the headquarters across the street – is unrivaled. However, there have…
Employees, Customers Rally at Chelsea Market Basket
More than 1,000 employees, customers and store managers from around the region rallied at the Chelsea Market Basket parking lot on Tuesday afternoon in support of ousted DeMoulas President Arthur T. Demoulas. Tom Trainor, a 41-year employee of Demoulas Market…
SJC Allows Casino Question on State Ballot
After watching their neighbors weigh in four times over the last year without getting a say, Chelsea voters will, in fact, get to go to the polls to vote on casinos this November – and they will be joined by…
McLaughlin Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Soliciting
The former executive director of the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) has pleaded guilty and been sentenced in connection with unlawfully soliciting contributions from state employees and other individuals to support multiple campaigns, including the campaign of former Lt. Gov. Tim…
McLaughlin to Spend Another Year in the Pen
Tally on another year to the incarceration bill of former Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) Director Michael McLaughlin, as Federal Judge Doug Woodlock sentenced him to a fourth year in federal prison last Friday afternoon in Boston Federal Court. McLaughlin –…
Melanoma Education Foundation Offers Free Self-detection Lessons for Teen Students
By Tori Ziege From the depths of what can only be described as yet another harsh New England winter, summertime has sprung. Cue sunny mornings working in the garden, sunny afternoons laying out on the beach towel and yes—sunny days…
Apollinaire Ready to Stage Two Outdoor Plays in July Centered on Immigration
The Apollinaire Theatre is preparing to host two outdoor plays this July in Mary O’Malley Park that will address immigration issues, one that will be for young audiences and one that will be for adults – both directed by Apollinaire’s…