This editorial is not about politics. It is not about an issue that mark us as Democrats vs. Repubilicans, liberals vs. conservatives, pro-life vs. pro-choice, higher vs. lower taxes, amnesty for immigrants vs. big, beautiful border walls, diplomacy vs. bombing…
Sports 04-27-2017
CHS Roundup Busy week ahead for CHS baseball team The Chelsea High baseball team has a busy stretch of five games in the next eight days — weather permitting — as they seek to get back to the .500 mark.…
Obituaries 04-27-2017
Eddie Gonzalez Died as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident Eddie Gonzalez of Lawrence, formerly of Chelsea, died suddenly after a tragic motorcycle accident on Sunday, April 25. He was 39 years old. Eddie was born in Guyama, Puerto…
Chelsea Easter Egg Hunt
Children racing through the Burke Elementary School Complex during the first annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15. Volunteers hid 1,200 Easter eggs and children raced to find them. The inaugural event was a hit.
Good Friday Procession
Father Hilario Sanez Jr. stands out in the crowd (center) in the procession down Broadway this past Good Friday, April 14. St. Rose of Lima Church held its annual Stations of the Cross through the streets of Chelsea, attracting hundreds…
After 17 Years, Lawlor Moves on from Chelsea Drug Court
By Seth Daniel After 17 years, one of the founding, cornerstone members of the model Chelsea Drug Court program is moving on to new opportunities in the Newton court system. “It’s tough work, but we keep at it, roll up…
State Housing Agency Approves CHA Development to Move Forward
By Seth Daniel The state Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced late last week that they have approved the Chelsea Housing Authority’s (CHA) planned redevelopment of the Innes Street Apartment (Central Avenue), and are awarding it $9.6 million…
Chelsea Housing Revamp of Central Avenue Hangs on Council Vote Monday
By Seth Daniel One of the bigger votes of the year for the Chelsea City Council will go down on Monday night, April 24, when the body is faced with the question of approving a Home Rule Petition that will…
Police Briefs 04-20-2017
Police Log Monday, 4/10/17 David Kerns, 42, 30 Park Ave., Revere, was arrested on a warrant, resisting arrest, threat to commit crime and disorderly conduct. Kristy Morgan, 30, 24 Clippership Lane, Boston, was arrested on a warrant, affray and assault…
Medical Services Available for All at EBNHC
By Manuel A. Lopes It is very important for all in this community to know they should not be afraid to seek medical services at EBNHC. Since we opened our doors in 1970, our mission has been to provide easily…
A Truly Perilous Time
When President Obama left office, he made it clear to incoming President Trump that the most important foreign policy challenge that the new administration would face would be figuring out how to prevent North Korea from developing an intercontinental ballistic…
Sports 04-20-2017
CHS Roundup CHS track teams top Greater Lawrence Both the Chelsea High boys and girls track & field teams earned impressive victories over Greater Lawrence last week. The Lady Red Devils cruised to a 95-39 triumph over their Greater Lawrence…