When it came to anything made of fabric for the home, there was only one place in Chelsea with a great selection and a fair price. That place was Nobrega’s Discount House, and after 60 years in business (43 in…
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Pool’s Open
Children Playing under the waterfall at the Vietnam Veterans pool on Saturday, June 29 as the pool opened for the season.
Council At-large Race Could Potentially Be a Battle
The City Election season is in its beginning stages, and already, at least two races are standing out as being potentially very tight. Nomination papers for potential candidates became available on May 1st. Candidates have until Aug. 6th to collect…
Marginal Street Corridor Could Be Next Hot Area for Chelsea
The turnaround story of Everett Avenue has been well documented both inside and outside of Chelsea. Now, with that area growing unabated, City Manager Jay Ash said this week that planners would begin to focus on the Marginal Street corridor…
Tree Dedication
A tree was planted on the property at 100 Captain’s Row, where Arlene Black called home for more than 35 year until her recent passing. A group of building residents, including Joyce Black, Arlene’s sister, and Chelsea City Council President,…
Please Release Me… : Cottage Street Advocate, Musician Detained by Ice Since September
Last September, Livio Arias Torres ran to the door of his Cottage Street apartment as thundering knocks in the early morning hours awakened him suddenly. He had been disturbed from his slumber and didn’t even have enough time to put…
Three Options on the Table for Silver Line Route in Chelsea
Three options have emerged from the study reviewing the potential expansion of the MBTA’s Silver Line service to Chelsea – a change in the City’s public transportation options that many are describing as a “game changer” in terms of being…
State Housing Association Rescinds 2001 Mclaughlin Recommendation
The chief of the state housing authority director’s association – a former close associate and admirer of former Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) Director Michael McLaughlin – has submitted a letter to Federal Judge Doug Woodlock to rescind his 2001 McLaughlin…
Fun in the Sun Starts June 29th as Pool Finally Opens
The Vietnam Veterans Pool, operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), is readying to be one of the first State pools open this summer. “It continues to be a top priority to get our pool open and keep…
MGH Chelsea Summer Safety Bike Fair
Elsa Waters, Olin Waters, Eric Cogan, Eric Esmurria, Garrett Cezott and Eva Esmurria at the MGH Chelsea Summer Safety Bike Fair