Charlestown’s Dan Ryan cruised to victory Tuesday in the 2nd Suffolk District state representative Primary Election – besting Chelsea’s Roy Avellaneda by more than 1,100 votes. Because there is no Republican running on the other side of the ballot, Ryan…
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Chelsea Black Community Organizes First Event, Celebrates Black History Month
The Chelsea Black Community (CBC) organization came together last Thursday night to celebrate Black History Month and to also memorialize its first public event. The celebration took place at the Chelsea Public Library. “This is the first year that we’ve…
Working Fire, Box 213: 66 Beacon St.
On Friday afternoon, Feb. 21, the Chelsea Fire Department responded to 66 Beacon St. for the report of a building fire. Engine 2, Tower 1 and the Deputy Chief responded from Central Fire Station along with Engine 1 from the…
Kelly School Science and Wellness Fair
Kelly School students are pictured with heavyweight boxing champion John Ruiz, teacher Manny Crespo, and science specialist Joy Pippy at the Science and Wellness Fair.
Fire Department Receives Grant to Replace SCBA’s
The Chelsea Fire Department took delivery of 43 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units this week from Scott Technologies. The Scott Safety Air-Pak AP-75 units will replace the departments SCBA units currently in service, which are more than 10 years…
Analysis: Can Chelsea Elect Its Own Anymore?
Tuesday night’s results were disappointing for those in Chelsea who were looking to elect the local guy, Roy Avellaneda, and keep the Chelsea seat in the hands of a Chelsea guy. Dan Ryan of Charlestown will certainly serve ably for…
Black History Month
Chelsea’s Kathryn Woods presented her renowned performance of ‘A Woman, Ain’t I?’ – a tribute to the life of abolitionist Sojourner Truth in her own words – as part of the Black History Celebration at BHCC Chelsea Campus last Thursday.…
Bunker Hill Community College Chelsea Campus Black History Month Celebration, Feb. 20, 2014
Students, staff and community members gathered at the BHCC Chelsea Campus last Thursday afternoon for a celebration of Black History Month. The event featured a presentation about Chelsea inventor Lewis Latimer and the Chelsea-based Latimer Society, as well as a…
Candidates for State Rep. Seat Must Also Battle Winter Weather: State Primary to Fill O’Flaherty Seat Scheduled for next Tuesday
Frozen pens, rain-frazzled hair and thermal-insulated snowsuits aren’t typically the things of political campaigns, but cold weather campaigning has been the only option for the candidates of the 2nd Suffolk District over the last few weeks due to a unique…
Chelsea Praises ‘yes’ Vote in Revere
Though no one in Chelsea had a say in the matter on Tuesday, a good many residents and municipal officials in Chelsea breathed a sigh of relief at the overwhelming ‘yes’ vote by Revere residents pertaining to the casino at…