A lively and heartfelt ceremony unfolded at the Chelsea Soldiers Home last Thursday in honor of Veterans Day. Elected officials, including Congressman Michael Capuano, joined the Chelsea High School (CHS) orchestra and Cantare to provide a fitting honor to the…
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Local leaders not so high on medical marijuana ballot question
When faced with the all-out legalization of recreational marijuana use per a ballot question in Colorado, the Colorado governor had one of the most memorable quotes in recent history: “Don’t break out the Cheetos just yet,” he said after the…
Chelsea to See $1.5m from Massworks : Money to Help Make Crescent Commons a Reality
State leaders chose Chelsea as the backdrop last week to announce millions of dollars in grant money for communities to build housing. And though the bad weather thwarted the event, Chelsea still came up smiling with a $1.5 million grant…
Chelsea Welcomes Zipcar to Bellingham Square
City officials, members of the Chamber of Commerce and local residents gathered in Bellingham Square last week to welcome the Zipcar expansion there. Zipcar is the world’s leading car sharing network, and just last week released news that the company…
Katz Bagels Not Happy with Trans-fat Ban, Says Alternative Ingredients Just Don’t Cut It
For decades, when Richard Katz prepared dough for pie crusts or turnovers – sitting at his baking station in the back of his Park Street storefront like a king on his throne – he has used a time-honored recipe. It’s…
Clark Avenue School Building Project Ramping Up Efforts
City and School officials are about to enter a strange new place – the state’s new School Building Authority (MSBA). After building several new schools some years ago under the old state program, Chelsea has not embarked on a school…
One Dedicated Voter: 98-year-old Resident Makes It to the Polls on Tuesday
It’s not every day that 98-year-old Geraldine Piva gets out of the house. It’s not so easy to get around when one is just a few steps away from triple digits. But on Election Day this past Tuesday, there was…
Chelsea Man Arrested in Drug Bust
A major drug bust in East Boston last week has removed 42 lbs. of heroin worth $5 million from the streets and landed a Chelsea man behind bars. Miguel Antonio Rivera, 35, of Chelsea was arraigned on charges of trafficking…
Council Action Could Save Homeowners $1,856 or More
If a plan being advanced through the City Council is adopted, average single-family owner-occupants could save $1,856 on their property taxes this year. That savings rises to $2,084 for two-family and $2,486 for three-family owner occupants. “That’s obviously a huge…
Zipcar Adding Two Cars and a New Location in Chelsea
Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, is expanding its presence in Chelsea with a new Zipcar location at the municipal surface lot on Fifth Street under Rt. 1. The increased availability of Zipcar in Chelsea will provide residents and…