It might have been the hand of God that initially snagged a wanted man who had jumped over the edge of the Mystic/Tobin Bridge on Aug. 8, 2014, but it was Chelsea Police Officer Paul McCarthy who carried out the…
Police Briefs 10-01-2015
Monday, 9/14 Leandro Cruz, 22, 1 City Hall AVe. (shelter) Boston, was arrested for intimidate of witness and warrant. Tuesday, 9/15/15 Willie Bozeman, 54, 440 Harrison Ave., Boston, was arrested for shoplifting and warrant. Daniel Saliba, 51, 35 Cooper ST.,…
Letter to the Editor
Thank You Centro Latino I am saddened by the closing of Centro Latino. The women and men who worked at Centro Latino deserve special appreciation from all of Chelsea. Since 1989, Centro served as a hub of immigrant services, with…
Remembering The Great Leona Grell
Leona Grell was one of those bigger-than-life personalities in Chelsea that could light up a room with her smile and ignite a crowd with her energy. Some remember Leona for her work at local banking institutions. Many recall her outstanding…
Sports 10-01-2015
CHS Roundup CHS boys soccer team wins three, now 8-0 The Chelsea High boys soccer team swept aside three more rivals this past week to increase their record of perfection to 8-0 as the Red Devils approach the halfway mark of…
Obituaries 10-01-2015
Edward Bazylewicz Former Chelsea resident Edward M. Bazzylewicz, formerly of Chelsea, died unexpectedly in Worcester on Wednesday, September 30. He was 67 years old. He was born and raised in Chelsea, the beloved son of the late Adalbert and Olga…
Winnisimmet Golf Tournament Saturday
Winnisimmet 38th Charity Golf Tournament members are warming up for the big event that will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Lynnfield Center Golf Course. Front row, from left, are Chet Hoak, Joe Gallant, Jim Guidi, Bob Gallant, Arthur…
Residents Take Part in Vigil Service For Bella Bond on Deer Island
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Michael Patrick McCarthy, 35, of Quincy, and his girlfriend Rachelle D. Bond, 40, both of 115 Maxwell St., Dorchester were arraigned in Dorchester District Court Monday morning on charges in the death of toddler Bella Bond.…
Centro Latino Closes Its Doors
According to sources, employees of Centro Latino had an outing to celebrate their successful move from their long-time headquarters on Broadway to their new building at the former Cataldo Ambulance building on Hawthorne Street. After several months of hard work…
With the Movement of an Eyebrow, Als Patient O’brien Has Won Awards:Achievement to Be Marked at Sunday’s Als Walk for Living on Admiral’s Hill
For some 10 years, using just his eyebrows, Leonard Florence Center For Living (LFCFL) resident Patrick O’Brien – who has ALS and cannot move anything but his eyebrows – worked away at creating what he hoped would be his greatest…
New Faces Prove Successful in Preliminary Election
A wave of new faces and non-incumbents shocked some political veterans and knocked District 5 Councillor Joe Perlatonda out of his seat during Tuesday’s Preliminary Election. The hottest race in the city – that of the at-large race – featured…
Judge to Issue Decision on Casino Lawsuits
A judge in Suffolk Superior Court heard several arguments Tuesday afternoon on multiple lawsuits against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) regarding the Wynn casino license – the most prominent suit being that of the City of Boston. Despite all of…