A Chelsea man has pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to two years in jail in connection with trafficking illegal guns in Greater Boston, Attorney General Maura Healey announced. Jesse Cardona-Restrepo, 22, pleaded guilty in Suffolk Superior Court Wednesday to…
CAPIC to Celebrate 50th Year at Gala Celebration Sept 26
By Seth Daniel There’s no better preparation for the future than one’s history. And there’s no better thing to celebrate than a 50th Anniversary. The CAPIC human services organization will accomplish both things at it’s 50th anniversary celebration of the…
Preliminary Election are on Sept 26 in Districts 1 and 8
By Seth Daniel The biggest news ahead of next Tuesday’s Sept. 26 Preliminary Election is that the crowded and talented field of candidates in Prattville’s District 1 has been narrowed down from four to three. Sylvia Ramirez, a long-time organizer…
Mystic River Overlook Park About to Open Under the Tobin
By Seth Daniel Reclaimed space is at an all-time high in today’s modern cities, and Chelsea is leading the way this month with the soon-to-be unveiled Mystic River Overlook Park – a rare stretch of City-owned parcels under the Mystic/Tobin…
Attorney Olivia Anne Walsh Announces Candidacy for District 2 City Councilor
Chelsea attorney, Olivia Anne Walsh, has announced her candidacy for election to the City Council, District 2 Seat, where she will be a fulltime Councilor. As a longtime resident of District 2, I have a true and unwavering sense of…
Robert H Bishop Announces his Candidacy for District One City Council
Bob Bishop recently announced his intention to seek the District One City Councillor seat in the upcoming City Primary Election, to be held on September 26, 2017. Prior to his retirement, Bob Bishop served as Chelsea City Clerk for fifteen…
Chelsea City Council Member Judith García to Seek Reelection
After successfully completing a two-year term, District 5 City Councillor Judith García has announced that she will seek reelection. García, elected in 2015 with almost 60 percent of the vote, is the first Honduran American and the youngest member on…
City Council President Leo Robinson Announces His Re-Election Campaign for Councillor-At-Large
I, Leo Robinson, am a lifelong resident of Chelsea, a family man, homeowner, and a Veteran of the United States Army. I am presently serving my fifth term as President of the City Council, and I absolutely love what I…
LFCFL to Host 9th Annual ALS & MS Boston Walk for Living
An ALS diagnosis is u devastating to individuals and their families. What follows is a day-to-day struggle to improve one’s quality of life by finding the best possible care and support services. The ALS & MS Boston Walk for Living,…
Metro Credit Union Holds Latino Economic Advancement Advisory Council
Metro Credit Union, the Commonwealth’s largest state-chartered credit union welcomed Chelsea’s prestigious community leaders to its Latino Economic Advancement Advisory Council. In an effort to create effective solutions and address challenges facing members in different stages of the financial spectrum,…
O’Regan to Run for District 1 City Council Seat
Shawn O’Regan announced that he is officially running for the vacant District 1 City Council seat, and he will appear on the ballot for the Sept. 26 Preliminary Election. O’Regan comes to the race with considerable experience in public office…
Police Briefs 09-21-2017
Police Log Monday, 9/4 David Scnchez-Alvasrenga, 28, 262 Revere Beach Pkwy. Was arrested for operating motor vehicle with suspende/revoked license. Tuesday, 9/5 Adalberto Arroyo, 34, 118 Madion Park Village, Roxbury, was arrested for warrants. Jose Peraza, 46, 198 Shurtleff St.,…