Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Christie Devoted to husband and family Gertrude M. “Trudy” Christie of Burlington, formerly of Chelsea, passed away at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center on Saturday evening, March 25. She was 81 years old. Trudy was born, raised…
Science
Waldane Watkins and Tom Thompson show Chemistry teacher (obscured) Sam Wolpert the different reactions they studied for their science project last Thursday, March 16. The annual Chelsea High School (CHS) Science Fair took place in the school gym with scores…
Sledgehammer:Senator Markey uses Chelsea as a Platform against Trump Federal Budget
By Seth Daniel Standing at a podium at the front of the planning office in the Chelsea Collaborative last Friday, March 17, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey held up a copy of the ‘America First’ federal budget presented from President Donald…
Bringing Physical Therapy to the Neighborhood:Antzak, Regan Open EMA Physical Therapy and Wellness Center
By Cary Shuman Charlie Antzak and Bill Regan have brought a new business to the surging Mill Hill Neighborhood, one that is drawing positive reactions from neighbors, not only for its health and therapeutic services but for its welcoming and…
Homewood Suites Opens
Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s All Suites portfolio, announced its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea, opened on Wednesday, March 15. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites…
Puerto Rican Governor Warns of Influx to U.S., Likely Many to Chelsea
By Seth Daniel The governor of Puerto Rico has drafted a letter to Gov. Charlie Baker warning that an approaching “cliff” in federal Medicaid funding on the island under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could send thousands of migrants from…
Chelsea Seeks Applicants for Youth Commission
The City of Chelsea is accepting applications for its reestablished Youth Commission. Members of the Youth Commission will advise and assist the City Council, the School Committee, and the City Manager in the development of policies, programs, and delivery of…
Baker-Polito Administration Awards Funding to Combat Gang Violence
The Baker-Polito Administration this week announced the release of $5.7 million in competitive grants to cities and towns across Massachusetts who, with their local community partners, will use the funding to combat gang violence and support local at-risk youth. Cambridge,…
A Hard Life Under the Bridge: Death Could Bring Change
By Seth Daniel Benjamin Estrada felt the Blizzard coming on last week, but after shoveling snow, he huddled up in some blankets under the Mystic/Tobin Bridge as he has done for years with a group of mostly Hispanic men that…
Police Briefs 03-23-2017
ARRESTED FOR KIDNAPPING, ROBBING Chelsea Police have arrested Jorge Beltran, 18, of Chelsea for Impersonating a Police Officer, Kidnapping and Robbery charges on Monday, March 20. It is believed that Beltran broke into several cars in Everett near the Chelsea…
Hispanics Shouldn’t Over-Interpret Trump’s Election
By Gus West It’s safe to say that Donald Trump doesn’t have many fans in the Hispanic community. The real estate mogul rose to power spewing rhetoric that was openly hostile to Latinos. He’s promised to deport more undocumented immigrants…
Obituaries 03-23-2017
Evelyn Goff New England Telephone Co. retiree, one of the original “Chelsea Girls” Evelyn R. Goff, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness on January 11 at the age of 97.…