While he was on the campaign trail during the primary season in early 2016, Donald Trump uttered these memorable words, “I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose voters.” Although Trump later…
Obituaries 06-16-2022
Dolores Cristoforo June 14, 1927 – June 13, 2022 Dolores L. Cristoforo passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13 in the tranquil surroundings of her home with her loving family at her side. She was 95 years of age. Born…
7th Annual Chelsea LGBTQ Pride Celebration
Friends celebrated diversity, acceptance, and love during the 7th Annual Chelsea LGBTQ Pride Celebration, hosted by Chelsea Prospers and the Chelsea LGBTQ Coalition, on June 3, in Chelsea Square. The colorful festivity included a flag raising ceremony and drag show…
Chelsea High Will Graduate 310 Students at Ceremonies Saturday
Three-hundred-and-ten students from the Chelsea High School Class of 2022 will receive their diplomas at the commencement exercises Saturday at 10 a.m. at Chelsea Memorial Stadium. The students faced the major hindrance of the COVID-19 pandemic during their careers, but…
Council Approves FY23 Budget
Monday night, the City Council approved a $212 million operating budget for the city that creates 13 new positions in the municipal government. The budget funds city expenditures at $94,108,013 and School Department expenditures at $118,236,617, for a total budget…
Councilor Wants To Put a Lid on Rowdy Park Behavior
The cleanliness and orderliness of the city’s parks has been a concern of the City Council this year during budget season. At Monday night’s meeting, District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero offered up two motions, co-sponsored by District 4 Councilor Enio…
Traffic Commission Approves MBTA Bus Stop Improvements
The MBTA will improve two bus stops this summer, making them ADA compliant and more accessible for people with mobility issues. On Tuesday, the city’s Traffic and Parking Commission approved the plans for the upgrades to the bus stops at…
City Solicitor Sides With President in Council Clerk Debate
City Council President Roy Avellaneda acted within his powers when establishing a council subcommittee to help select a new clerk to the council, according to City Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fisher. Councilor-At-Large Leo Robinson requested the legal opinion, claiming Avellaneda violated…
Northeast Metro Tech Seeks Legislative Support in Prioritizing ARPA Funding
With the State Legislature considering allocating the $5 billion that remains of federal funds delivered to the Commonwealth under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Northeast Metro Tech is renewing its request that $100 million be allocated to ease the…
Phoenix Charter Academy Teen Arrested for Bringing Gun to School
A 16-year-old student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school at the Phoenix Charter Academy on Thursday, June 2. “School officials implemented all safety procedures effectively, quickly confiscating the weapon, placing the school on lockdown, and calling the…
Excel Academy Ranked Top Public High School
East Boston and Chelsea, MA — Earlier this year, Excel Academy High School was ranked in the top 3% of public high schools nationwide by the U.S. News and World Report. The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data…
Olympic Gold Medalist Angela Ruggiero Speaks at JBGC Breakfast
Angela Ruggiero, the most highly decorated American women’s hockey player of all time, was the guest speaker at the Jordan Boys and Girls Club Breakfast Series Tuesday at the clubhouse on Willow Street. Ruggiero was the youngest member of the…