The City’s attorneys and attorneys for the so-called ‘suit and tie’ strip club (Phantom Ventures) proposed for the old King Arthur’s site on Beacham Street will appear in Federal Court on Tuesday, Jan. 5, for an initial appearance in the…
Chelsea Salvation Army Steps Up to Serve Christmas and Every Day
By Joe Prezioso Take a walk down Broadway Chelsea and one will see a mix of life. The poor, the rich, the less fortunate. One often doesn’t realize, however, that some of the people walking along amidst everyday life are…
One Lane of Washington Ave. Bridge Now Complete
The northbound lane of Washington Avenue has been completed preliminarily by contractors working on the 18-month Bridge replacement project near City Hall. A few weeks ago, a temporary lane was available, though vehicles were not allowed to pass though, after…
The Top 15 Stories of 2015: Snow, New Leaders and Heroes
The year 2015 in Chelsea marked a major change in the landscape of leadership, politics and development. With a long-time city manager graduating to a higher post, a new city manager coming in and six new faces being elected to…
Enjoy the New Year Safely
“If this is the last, let’s make it a blast!” all too often is the thought of party-goers on New Year’s Eve as we usher out the old year and ring in the new. But New Year’s Eve is a…
A New Year’s Resolution: Let Go of Our Anxiety
The intersection of the coming of a New Year and the passing of the previous one offers all of us the opportunity to pause and reflect upon both what has transpired and what awaits us. The opening lines of Alfred…
Sports 12-31-2015
CHS Roundup Red Devils fall to Medford, 43-34 The Chelsea High boys basketball team dropped its first contest of the season, coming out on the short end of a 43-34 decision at Medford, one of Chelsea’s former long-time rivals from…
Obituaries 12-31-2015
Francis ‘Frank’ Turczyn Polka fan – died unexpectedly on Christmas Day – his favorite holiday Francis H. ‘Frank’ Turczyn of Chelsea passed away unexpectedly in his Chelsea home on Christmas morning. He was 81 years old. Born and raised in…
Toy Drive
The Sokolowski Elementary School held a toy collection drive to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital. Pictured with the many toys that the students collected for the hospital are Sokolowski School Principal Clerk Yolanda V. Colon and fourth grade students Addelyn Urrutia…
Chelsea Part of Six-City Compact to Address Regional Development
Six Boston area Mayors and City Managers on Wednesday jointly announced the formation of the Greater Boston Regional Economic Compact, which will facilitate regional problem solving among the municipalities of Boston, Braintree, Cambridge, Chelsea, Quincy and Somerville. “We are thrilled…
St Rose Nativity Lights up Broadway
If one sees a bright star shining to the East this Christmas Eve, then they must be looking towards St. Rose Church. Over the last three years, the Vietnamese community within the Parish has banded together to put up a…
Walking in the Path of the Good Samaritan
By Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley Terrorism has taken a great toll in our world. Many innocent people have lost their lives, leaving families, friends and communities racked in pain, consumed by a sense of loss and disbelief. The victims who…