Bobby Walker was a special athlete, one you couldn’t keep from noticing if you were a spectator. From his earliest days in Chelsea Pop Warner football to his multi-sport career at Chelsea High to his nights in the old Chelsea…
Thank You, Chamber Executive Director Donald Harney
Few individuals rise to the level of “institution” in a community but we believe that Donald Harney, executive director of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, reached that esteemed category through his position as the leader of the business organization for…
Police Briefs 04-04-2013
March, 25 Luis Vanegas, 17, 50 Clark Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for operating motor vehicle unlicensed, speeding. Felicia Woodward, 27, 44 Temple St., Somerville, was arrested on warrants and receiving stolen property. March, 26 Brian Rodriguez, 24, 680 Broadway, Chelsea,…
Obituaries 04-04-2013
Charlotte Sheehan Gautreau Devoted to Family, cherished her Catholic Faith Charlotte Sheehan Gautreau, a native of Boston and a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on March 28 at Heritage Manor in Baton Rouge after a long battle with Alzheimer’s…
Officials Beaming over New Street Light Contract
If the smiles lighting up the faces of City officials are any indication, the new LED lights that will be installed citywide beginning next month should illuminate city streets like never before. “Excited, that’s an understatement,” exclaimed Council President Dan…
CHS Drama Club Presents the Musical “Rent” April 4-6
Chelsea High School students are winding down rehearsals in preparation for their performance of the musical “Rent” April 4-6 at the school auditorium. CHS drama and dance teacher Alisha Cornacchia and music director Andrea Wichar have been working with 35…
Chelsea Jewish Strikes Partnership with Revere Home
Combining resources has become unavoidable in business, and no business has been more aggressive in pooling resources as the nursing home industry, and with that in mind two storied providers in the area have merged and will move forward together.…
Major Tobin Bridge Repairs to Resume for the Summer
Major repair work and lane closures will return to the Mystic Tobin Bridge next week as the second-year in a three-year rehabilitation project begins anew. The contract for the work includes painting, maintenance and preservation work, and focuses on caring…
Is There an Alternative?
The meeting by the State Department of Transportation on the ethanol trains coming into our community using the existing commuter rails, certainly was not what the many residents and officials wanted to hear. The state officials basically said that there…
Police Briefs 03-28-2013
3/18 Bryan Kelleher, 20, 58 Baldwin Ave., Everett, was arrested for unarmed robbery, assault to rob unarmed, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Jose Aguasvivas, 22, 132 Chelsea St., Everett, was arrested for unarmed robbery, assault to rob unarmed,…
Chelsea’s Eighth Grade Boys’ Basketball Team Won the Shamrock Tournament Championship
On Saturday, March 16th, Chelsea’s eighth grade boys’ basketball team accomplished a great feat; eleven of our city’s student athletes won the Shamrock Tournament championship game. This win is only the beginning of a series of victories that I envision…
Obituaries 03-28-2013
David Reardon, Sr. Former Member of Chelsea Moose David A. Reardon, Sr. of Chelsea passed away at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett on March 22. He was 73 years old. Born in Brockton, the son of the late Francis…