By Seth Daniel The ownership of the Residence Inn on Maple Street announced that they would be completely rehabilitating the hotel this year after they finish construction this spring on the new Homewood Suites that is across the street. “When…
Parting Ways:Fire Union Pulls Endorsement of Vidot,Councillor Defends Her Record
By Seth Daniel Councillor Damali Vidot and the Chelsea Firefighters Union have parted ways in dramatic fashion this week after the union made public its desire to pull their endorsement of Vidot, the Union’s only Council endorsement in the last…
Fire Department Overtime Looking to Soar This Year
By Seth Daniel For many City Councillors, talking about Fire Department overtime every spring is like watching a movie for the 100th time. It’s always the same story, and the outcome just never does change. Chief Len Albanese said during…
Roca CEO Speaks in Washington, D.C. about Organization
Molly Baldwin, founder and CEO of Chelsea-based Roca Inc. delivered a powerful talk Thursday, Feb. 9, at TEDxPennsylvaniaAvenue, sharing the story of Roca and how relentless outreach and data can help change the cycle of recidivism in our country. Baldwin…
Police Briefs 02-16-2017
Monday, 2/6 Rommel Christopher, 40, 77 Wayland St., Dorchester, was arrested for shoplifting, assault and battery, malicious destruction of property over $250 (2 counts). Matthew Anderson, 26, 106 Bradstreet Ave., Revere, was arrested on a warrant. Tuesday, 2/7 Brandon Stephens,…
Letters to the Editor
Unfounded concerns Dear Councilor Vidot, I am writing you tonight to address a very difficult yet important issue. On Monday, January 23, 2017 there was a City Council meeting. At this meeting the Council was going to take a vote…
Sports 02-16-2017
CHS Roundup CHS track teams perform well at GBL Meet The Chelsea High boys and girls indoor track teams turned in fine individual and team performances at the Greater Boston League Meet held this past Saturday at the Reggie Lewis…
Obituaries 02-16-2017
Laurel Shaughnessy Former Chelsea resident Laurel B. Shaughnessy passed away on Saturday evening, February 11 at the Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, NH after a brief illness. She was in her 100th year. Born in Chelsea in 1917, she was…
Patriots Victory Parade
The streets of Boston were filled with confetti and Patriots fans on Tuesday morning, including many fans from Everett, for the New England Patriots Victory Parade following their dramatic 34-28 Super Bowl win on Sunday. Here, Super Bowl MVP Tom…
Honoring Black History Month
Joan Cromwell (right), President of the “Chelsea Black Community One Strong Voice” was joined by Beverly Martin Ross (left) in thanking the Council President Leo Robinson and his colleagues for honoring Black History Month during a ceremony at Monday’s City…
Unconstitutional:City Files Federal Suit Against Trump Administration’s Executive Order to Potentially Defined Sanctuary Cities
By Seth Daniel The City of Chelsea, in conjunction with the City of Lawrence, filed an eight-count federal lawsuit in Boston Federal Court on Wednesday morning, Feb. 8, calling for the court to declare unconstitutional the Executive Order penned by…
Former YMCA Bidding Process Transpires, Some Questions Remain
By Seth Daniel In what was described as a “fire sale” situation for the CCC Club – which is the old YMCA – in Bellingham Square on Shurtleff Street, board members from the non-profit have apparently accepted a bid for…