BROKE INTO BUSINESSES THROUGH ROOF On Sept. 4 at 1:33 p.m., Chelsea Police Detectives arrested a male responsible for the breaking and entering of three local business in the last two weeks of August. The suspect who was captured on…
Getting to the Heart of America’s Diabetes Crisis
About 30 million Americans have diabetes, and an estimated 1.5 million more are diagnosed each year. More than 25 percent of seniors have diabetes, and minority populations are at the greatest risk of developing this disease. African Americans, for instance,…
A Possible Harbinger
The aftermath of Hurricane Florence on the Carolinas is another wakeup call for our communities. Even though many preparations were made by local officials, there was still the loss of life and millions of dollars in damage. While the wind…
Sports 09-20-2018
CHS Roundup CHS cross country teams open with wins Th Chelsea High boys and girls cross-country teams opened their seasons wth a pair of impressive victories apiece in a tri-meet with Whittier Tech and Presentation of Mary Academy last Wednesday…
Obituaries 09-20-2018
William Leo Hubner, Sr. Retired Chelsea Fire Captain William Leo Hubner, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Melbourne, FL on Sept.12. He was 87 years old. He was born in Chelsea on May 16, 1931…
Bocce Bowl Blowout
Bob Litwin rolled the bocce ball skillfully down court on Saturday,Sept. 8, at Voke Park. Litwin bowled for the Chelsea team in the 2nd annual City Line rivalry, with the Chelsea team taking home the honors for the second time.
Ashley Alexis Smith Marries Travis Yohe
Chelsea resident Velvet Walsh Smith (right) is pictured with her daughter, Ashley Alexis Smith, and Travis Yohe, who were married on Sept. 8 in a beautiful ceremony followed by an elegant reception at the Tides Estate in New Jersey.
Baker Visits CHS
Supt. Mary Bourque explaining CHS’s five-year vision during a panel discussion and visit from Gov. Charlie Baker and his administration last Weds., Sept. 5. Baker came to CHS to review and hear about Chelsea’s innovative college credit program in association…
Chelsea Supporters Showed Resolve for Pressley from Day One
Boston City Councillor Ayanna Pressley enjoyed tremendous support in Chelsea from a wide array of residents and City officials in the Seventh Congressional District race. Pressley recorded one of the biggest upsets in Massachusetts political history when she defeated Congressman…
Trash Talk:City Manager Calls for Consideration of Universal Trash Fee as Rates Rise for Water, Sewer and Trash
City Manager Tom Ambrosino told the City Council he believes it might be time to start a discussion about charging everyone a trash fee in the coming years as costs continue to rise for rubbish collection and recycling. This came…
Chelsea Cultural Council Grants to Support Art and Cultural Projects
Chelsea Cultural Council has received $21,900 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) a state agency, to assist public projects that promote access, education, diversity and excellence in the arts, humanities and sciences. Council members will be available to discuss grant…
Community Meeting Scheduled for Marijuana Proposal at King Arthur’s Site
A proposal for a marijuana cultivation and retail establishment has been proposed for the former King Arthur’s strip club site on Beacham Street adjacent to the New England Produce Center. GreenStar Herbals has scheduled a community outreach meeting for Sept.…