By Seth Daniel Incumbents prevailed in several contested district Council contests on Tuesday, Nov. 7, while Council President Leo Robinson showed that experience equals strength in topping the at-large ticket with more than 1,000 votes. Aside from School Committeeman at-Large…
New Chelsea Day Center Making a Difference in Homeless Community
By Seth Daniel In years past, when it was severely cold, those living on the streets of Chelsea had nowhere to go but under blankets. Some, as recently as last year, died because of exposure to the cold. Now, to…
Piece of Chelsea History Goes Down to the Wrecking Ball
By Seth Daniel Three generations of Chelsea residents have worked, walked or driven by the famous Chelsea Clock building on Everett Avenue, but none will be able to do either any longer. The last pieces of the former brick luxury…
City, State Facing the Challenges of New Arrivals from Puerto Rico
By Seth Daniel With virtually nothing left in Puerto Rico after two devastating hurricanes this fall, many from the island are flocking to family in the mainland United States to try to put their lives together – and with a…
Police Briefs 11-09-2017
POLICE Briefs By Seth Daniel TRIED TO KILL POLICE OFFICER WITH CAR On Nov. 3 at 1:10 p.m., a victim of a Hit and Run flagged down a CPD officer on a detail. The victim reported that he had been…
Letter to the Editor
I am proud of the work I’ve done Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in our local elections on Tuesday November 7. While the campaign trails weren’t as spirited as two years ago, we have had…
Thank You to Our Veterans
Its was 99 years ago this Saturday, on Nov. 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Americans observed the first anniversary of the end…
Sports 11-09-2017
CHS Roundup CHS boys soccer drops 2-1 heartbreaker to Boston Latin in tourney The Chelsea High boys soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision in as excruciating a fashion as possible in the first round of the Division 1 North Sectional…
Obituaries 11-09-2017
John Petrillo Of Revere John Petrillo of Revere died on November 2. A member of Local 25, he was the beloved son of Ralph Petrillo Jr. of Revere and the late Maureen Yolanda (Simone); cherished brother of Tayla Yolanda Simone…
Halloween Ready
Ready to conquer Halloween was Miley Rodriguez, who dressed up as Batgirl and was determined to win a prize during the 13th annual Community School Halloween Party on Sunday, Oct. 29. Halloween parties and trick or treating was everywhere in…
Fundraising
Senator Sal DiDomenico addressed a large crowd in attendance at his annual Fall Fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Silver Fox. The sold out time attracted friends from near and far, including Senate President Stan Rosenberg.
Amazing
Photographer Dr. Marshal Reiner and Ansu Kinteh, RN, of Chelsea Jewish Elderly Care stand in the room dedicated to Dr. Reiner’s work. Reiners amazing wildlife and landscape photography from around the world was on display last Thursday, Oct. 26, in…