By day Robert B. Boulrice is the treasurer and collector for the City of Chelsea, managing the city’s tens of millions of dollars and overseeing its valuable investments. But on nights and weekends, Boulrice dons his literary cape as a…
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Keeping the lid on anger, vengeance and violence
The shooting death of a 14 year-old Dorchester youth – he was riding his scooter when two men approached him and one held him and the other shot him several times in the chest – has once again shocked most…
CORI reform passed; called ‘smart on crime’ bill
Operating under the theory that good jobs and putting people to work here in Chelsea can break the cycle of poverty, depression, and crime in the community, the House passed CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) reform last week. “This legislation…
Memorial Day Appreciation – George Weiner of Chelsea; a hero who kept it to himself
Memorial Day 2010 brings back memories of George Weiner. I knew George Weiner for 20 years. During the 1980’s, I worked out with him at the YMHA on Clark Avenue or played basketball with him – and he was friendly…
Massport told to fund health study
The funding that had been cut for the state’s health study that would once and for all shed light onto how Logan International Airport is affecting the health of residents in a five mile radius has been re-established legislatively by…
City council coasting into summer
Two weeks ago, the city council met for 15 minutes. Without a wide range of important matters to discuss, the meeting was shorter than most. This week, the council didn’t meet although there were various conferences held at city hall.…
Just the beginning – Live racing returns; expanded gaming is around the corner
The opening of Suffolk Downs for another racing season Saturday may have marked the last time racing only is the main venue at the venerable track. With the state’s expanded gaming legislation moving ahead quickly in the House, where a…
Police arrest three after standoff in Chelsea home
The three men that caused pandemonium in Chelsea Sunday on Spruce Street were arraigned in Chelsea District Court Monday. The three men were held on high bail following their arraignment for armed robbery that prompted a standoff with Chelsea Police…
Chelsea fugitive apprehended
The Chelsea fugitive arrested in Rhode Island on an attempted murder warrant but who later escaped Chelsea Police custody back in April has been caught. The U.S. Marshal Service and Boston Police acting on a credible tip that was received…
Chelsea man sentenced to 13 years for manslaughter
One of the two Chelsea men accused of stabbing their mother’s boyfriend to death inside her Chelsea home was sentenced last week to serve up to 13 years in state prison. Eugene Teixeira, 23, was convicted last Thursday of manslaughter…