The tragedy in Colorado has touched Americans in different ways everywhere during this otherwise lovely summer of 2012. At the Showcase Cinema complex in Revere Monday evening the theaters were evacuated during a showing of Batman. Some theater goers were…
Police Briefs 07-26-2012
July 16 Gregory C. Errico, 44, of 768 Broadway, Chelsea, was arrested for straight felony warrant. Lawrence Sullivan, 27, of 67 Brooks Street, East Boston, was arrested for straight misdemeanor warrant. Rebeca Arevalo, 20, of 76 Shawmut Street, Chelsea, was…
Obituaries 07-26-2012
Elaine Maillet Of Dracut, formerly of Chelsea Elaine F. (Welsh) Maillet of Dracut, formerly of Chelsea and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, died peacefully on July 20 at the Lowell General Hospital. She was 77 year old. The wife of the late…
Mayor Menino honors Chelsea learners in scholarship ceremony
“College is not only about being academically prepared but being able to build a support network for yourself to help you through the ups and downs of your college experience. First Literacy is stepping up to be one of those…
Residence Inn Expected to Open August 8th
Another key piece in the renaissance of Everett Avenue – the Residence Inn by Marriott – will open its doors to the public in just 20 days. Officials from the hotel confirmed that they will formally open on Aug. 8th…
Play Hits the Park; Apollonaire Outdoors Back Again After Hiatus
It’s been one week in the park, and already the Apollonaire Theatre’s outdoor Shakespeare-related production is getting rave reviews and also bringing a little respite during the summer for residents. Danielle Fauteux Jacques is directing an inventive version of the…
Suffolk Casino Proposal Presented at Local Forum
Chelsea residents got an up-close look last Thursday at the proposed entertainment complex that includes a Caesars Entertainment casino at Suffolk Downs. Chip Tuttle, Chief Operating Officer of Suffolk Downs, and his team, including former Boston Police Commissioner Paul Evans,…
Water Rates Frozen Again for Ratepayers
A string of good news related to water and sewer rates has continued this week with City Manager Jay Ash, Council President Leo Robinson and State Rep. Gene O’Flaherty (D-Chelsea) announcing that local water and sewer charges would not be…
About Gangs
Recent statistics from Lynn and Revere reveal that great strides have been made by their local police departments in bringing gang activity under control. In fact, in Lynn, a city of more than 90,000, where gang activity was rampant and…
Police Briefs 07-19-2012
July 9 Otis Moore, 43, of 277 Broadway, Chelsea, was arrested for straight warrant felony. Philip Anthony Falcucci, Jr., 27, of 130 Washington Avenue, was arrested for speeding, license not in possession, and misdemeanor warrant default. Ralph Sordello, 46, of…
Pet Peeve
The owner of the Store 24 in Bellingham Square should be fined every Sunday for running a pigpen that causes the square to be awash in trash of all kinds generated largely and mostly from the store. The Health Department…
Obituaries 07-19-2012
Jozef “Joseph” Pijanowski Jozen “Joseph” Pijanowski died suddenly at his home in Phoenix, AZ on July 14. He was 87 years old. He was born July 6, 1925 and raised in Gleba, Poland. He came to the United States in…