The Chelsea High boys basketball team turned in what will rate as one of the greatest victories in CHS hoop annals with a gritty, gutty, and exhilarating 60-54 win in double overtime at Shawsheen Tech Tuesday night. “What a game!…
Obituaries 02-14-2013
John Barooshian Of Chelsea John V. Barooshian of Chelsea died on February 11. He was the devoted father of Jon Barooshian and his wife, Lisa of Northborough; loving grandfather of John, Daniel and Nicholas Barooshian; dear brother of Prof. Vahan…
Youth Basketball League Rolls Along: Michelle Lopez Leads Program for 270 Participants
The Chelsea Youth Basketball League has a proud history in this city. Before Nestor Lopez, Richie Harris, Joe Smith, Chris Jones, Tommy Mims, Teddy Lim, Leo Chafin, and three-point king John Saunders led Chelsea High School to its last Greater…
Latino Business Owners Attend Casino Forum
Saritin Rizzuto, chairwoman of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Latino Business Division, said the group was pleased with the presentation delivered by Massachusetts Gaming Commissioner Enrique Zuniga at a meeting Monday at the Wyndham Chelsea Hotel. Close to 70 people…
Harvey Walk Retires
Harvey Walk (center) retired on Jan. 31, 2013 after 41 years as an employee in the United States Postal Service, working for 25 years at the post office on Broadway in Chelsea. Known for his outstanding work ethic and warm…
MWRA Comes Too Close for Comfort in Box District Most Are Hopeful an Agreeable Resolution Will Be Reached
When the high fences started creeping closer and the noise started roaring a little louder, residents and developers in the Box District knew something was amiss in the comfortable neighborhood they recently chiseled from a field of old, abandoned industrial…
Rain Garden Proposed for Mill Creek; Acts as a Natural Filter
The City will begin constructing its first Rain Garden this spring on Clinton Street in order to help filter out water and trash from the Mill Creek waterway. The project comes from a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
ED Markey’s Senate Candidacy: Our Long-time Congressman Has Received Many Endorsements
Although it is the long-standing policy of this newspaper not to endorse candidates for public office, we nonetheless feel compelled to make note of the candidacy of the outstanding, long-time Congressman, Edward J. Markey, for the U.S. Senate seat which…
Red Devils Edge Gr. Lawrence, 48-47
The Chelsea High boys basketball team made their long trek to Greater Lawrence Friday a worthwhile one, pulling out an exciting 48-47 victory in the final seconds. As has been the case often this season, the Red Devils got off to…
Obituaries 02-07-2013
Rose Marie DeGruttola Worked for First National Stores Rose Marie (Gallo) DeGruttola, a long time East Boston resident, died on February 3 at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center of Revere. She was 91 years old. Born and raised in East…
CHS One of Only a Few Urban Districts to Receive Honors for AP Classes
For many years, Chelsea High School (CHS) wasn’t considered the kind of place where college-level Advanced Placement (AP) courses could be offered. Struggles with language, social issues and poverty seemed to be too big a barrier to overcome for urban…
Chamber Meeting
The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Latino Division met at the chamber office on Broadway to plan for its meeting with Suffolk Downs chief operating officer Chip Tuttle and Enrique Zuniga of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to discuss the proposed $1…