A 72-year-old Chelsea man was held on high bail after his arraignment this week on 20 separate charges resulting from Chelsea Police discovering firearms, ammunition, stun guns, and drugs inside two apartments he occupied. Frederick J. Bonamo, 72, was arraigned…
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Long-time Chelsea Court Justice to Move Up Next Week
Judge Diana Maldonado – the first justice of the Chelsea District Court – will be laying down her gavel at the Williams Street courthouse for the last time next week. She will begin her new assignment as an Appeals Court…
Remembering Bobby Walker: an All-time Great in CHS Sports History
Bobby Walker was a special athlete, one you couldn’t keep from noticing if you were a spectator. From his earliest days in Chelsea Pop Warner football to his multi-sport career at Chelsea High to his nights in the old Chelsea…
Officials Beaming over New Street Light Contract
If the smiles lighting up the faces of City officials are any indication, the new LED lights that will be installed citywide beginning next month should illuminate city streets like never before. “Excited, that’s an understatement,” exclaimed Council President Dan…
CHS Drama Club Presents the Musical “Rent” April 4-6
Chelsea High School students are winding down rehearsals in preparation for their performance of the musical “Rent” April 4-6 at the school auditorium. CHS drama and dance teacher Alisha Cornacchia and music director Andrea Wichar have been working with 35…
Chelsea Jewish Strikes Partnership with Revere Home
Combining resources has become unavoidable in business, and no business has been more aggressive in pooling resources as the nursing home industry, and with that in mind two storied providers in the area have merged and will move forward together.…
Major Tobin Bridge Repairs to Resume for the Summer
Major repair work and lane closures will return to the Mystic Tobin Bridge next week as the second-year in a three-year rehabilitation project begins anew. The contract for the work includes painting, maintenance and preservation work, and focuses on caring…
Silver Line Talk Stops in Chelsea
A host of state transportation officials came to City Hall last week to discuss the potential extension of the MBTA’s Silver Line to Chelsea. If the number of attendees was any indication as to the level of interest local public…
35th Anniversary Celebration
John’s Pizza held its 35th anniversary celebration March 17 at the popular pizza and sub shop on Central Avenue. The event featured a special appearance by founder John Falzone. Pictured, from left, are Janet Falzone, Jessica Falzone, Michael Falzone, John…
Tenants at CHA Up in Arms over McLaughlin Plea Agreement
A very, very powerful movement of Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) tenants has begun to organize over the past several weeks aimed at the outrages that are coming to light about former Executive Director Michael McLaughlin – and the breaking point…