Pointing at the massive structure behind him, U.S. Congressman Michael Capuano said the new Chelsea Street Bridge is an example of how federal earmarks work. “When there are projects like these that create jobs and improve infrastructure, earmarks work and…
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A Happy Citizen; Former ‘Lost Boy,’ Manyang Mayiik Fights Sickness and Setbacks to Become U.S. Citizen
As one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, Manyang ‘Andrew’ Mayiik of Chelsea has made numerous incredible journeys in his lifetime. Some have been dangerous – fleeing quickly to avoid murderous government forces. Some were nearly impossible, involving a trek…
O’Flaherty Returns from Ireland Conference Held in Belfast
Rep. Gene O’Flaherty has returned from a business and political exchange program held in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It also included residents of Derry and Donegal. The highlight of the speaking program at the conference took place last Thursday and Friday,…
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
EDITOR’S NOTE: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous holds an open meeting for those fighting food dependency and addiction at the Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Avenue, Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. Meetings open and free to anyone having trouble with…
The 22nd Annual CHS Athletic Awards Ceremony Set for May 21
Chelsea High School Principal Joseph Mullaney and Chelsea High Athletic Director Frank DePatto are pleased to announce the 22nd Annual CHS Athletic Awards Ceremony, which will be held on Monday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chelsea High School…
Kerry, Drug Czar Visit ROCA; Discuss Drug Policy and Strategy
With five children, Samuel Argueta’s father was left to assume the role of two parents – trying to navigate his children through the tough realities of life in Chelsea. Regrettably, Argueta slipped away into a life on the streets, and…
Zip Trip Will Visit Chelsea This Month
More positive publicity will come Chelsea’s way this month when the popular Fox Channel 25 ‘Zip Trip’ morning program visits Chelsea on May 25th. The program has aired for several years on the Fox 25 Morning Show, where every Friday…
Grossman Visits Chelsea Restaurant
State Treasurer Steve Grossman toured the Dockside Restaurant in the Marketbasket Mall Tuesday afternoon. The Dockside was a recipient of a $250,000 loan made by The Savings Bank of Wakefield and leveraged through the Treasury’s Small Business Banking Partnership. Grossman…
Voters Crush Pro-casino Candidates in Foxboro
In a stunning development, Robert Kraft and Steve Wynn, vying with Suffolk Downs for a casino license, have pulled out of the competition following the town wide vote taken in Foxboro Monday. In Monday’s election, Foxboro, voters elected two candidates…
Projecting a New Image: as Port Park/Salt Storage Project Nears, Designer Has Already Gotten Attention in More Ways Than One
For some time now, Chelsea has been projecting a new image of itself, but at the anticipated PORT site on what is now an old oil tank farm, such projections are happening in the most literal sense. As a prelude…