Holiday get-togethers with family, friends, and co-workers are wonderful things, but all too many of such gatherings will result in tragic consequences that will be in the headlines the next day. All of us should be sure not only to…
Don’t Forget Those in Need
While the vast majority of us are able to enjoy the holiday season to the fullest, and take for granted holiday traditions such as the sharing of gifts, the warm embrace at holiday gatherings of friends and family, and a…
Merry Christmas
Another Christmas is at hand and families will gather, as they have done for generations, to celebrate the holiday season with our friends and loved ones. Peace on earth, joy to the world, and the like may be platitudinous phrases…
Sports 12-24-2015
CHS Roundup CHS boys basketball wins two, now at 3-0 The Chelsea High boys basketball team won both of its games this past week to improve to 3-0 on the season, the best start for a Red Devil squad in…
Obituaries 12-24-2015
Diana Russo Of Revere, formerly of Chelsea Diana (Cardone) Russo of Revere, formerly of Chelsea, died on December 20. Born and raised in Chelsea and a long time member of St. Anthony’s Ladies Sodality, she was the daughter of the…
Donating to the Vets
Car sales magnate Ernie Boch Jr. stopped by the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home last Friday, Dec. 11, to drop off a donation of household items to the veterans. While there, Boch – who is an accomplished musician – sat in with…
FBI Coat Drive
Little Carlos Santizo tries on his brand new coat during a Holiday Party and gift giveaway sponsored by the FBI Boston Office, with many employees in attendance who will be relocating to the new Chelsea office next year. The event was…
Unanimous Support:Cortell New Council President
Taking the gavel once again this January will be District 8 Councillor Dan Cortell, after he received unanimous support of his colleagues in their caucus Monday night. The incoming Council met on Monday night for its annual caucus session to…
CAPIC Wins Bid for City’s Wrap-Around Services
City officials awarded a bid to Chelsea’s CAPIC for wrap-around services to help the homeless and addicted communities that often loiter in Bellingham Square. A similar bid for clinical services to help the same communities is expected to be awarded…
Chelsea Drug Court Program a Success:Justice Barnes Leads End-of-the-Year Meeting
According to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, 75 percent of Drug Court graduates remain arrest-free for at least two years after leaving the program. That’s a very good success rate and Tuesday’s special program led by Justice Benjamin…
‘COPS’ Show in Chelsea to Premiere Saturday
The long-awaited episode of the ‘COPS’ television show that was filmed in Chelsea will air this Saturday night on Spike TV at 8 p.m. Film crews followed Chelsea Police officers for several weeks last summer filming the ins and outs…
Police Briefs 12-17-2015
Monday, 12/7 Carlos Rodriguez, ,54, 19 Carroll St., Chelsea, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor, leaving the scene of property damage. Nathaly Rodriguez, 19, 44 Orange St., Chelsea, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Samuel…