Although the temperatures have been below zero with wind chills even colder, tempers have been rising among just about all of us as the snow and our frustrations continue to pile up. Yes, life is difficult in the city, where…
Letter to the Editor
Irresponsible management decisions Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Chelsea City Council Tuesday night from the Teamsters Union addressing allegations of labor contract violations. Dear Councilors, I am writing to make you aware of turmoil caused by…
Sports 02-19-2015
CHS Roundup Red Devils drop three of four contests The Chelsea High Red Devils have their backs up against the wall in their quest to qualify for the post-season state basketball tournament after dropping three of four contests this…
Obituaries 02-19-2015
Beatrice Esparza Gold Star wife; active member of many organizations Beatrice (DeCosta) Esparza of Chelsea passed away at home on February 15. Born in New Bedford more than 100 years ago, Beatrice was a Gold Star wife. She was a…
Poppe hopes Superintendent Plans to Bring the Soldiers Home Back to the Center of the Community
When Cheryl Poppe took the top office at the Chelsea Soldiers Home on a temporary basis last April, and then permanently last September, people kept calling her ‘Commandant.’ After all, that was and had been the proper title for the…
Chelsea Firefighters Rescue Trapped Occupant at 160 Broadway Fire
Heavy flames were engulfing the third floor at 160 Broadway, and someone was trapped. With Chelsea firefighters beating back the flames, Firefighter Miguel Acosta began feeling around on the floor and found what turned out to be a soot-covered arm.…
Council Will Clear Backlog Tuesday…Hopefully
The City Council has continued to deal with snowstorms and cancellations this week as yet another Council meeting on Monday went down to the snow, and now the Council hopes to tackle everything on Tuesday, Feb. 17. With several key…
A Tribute to their Mother: Reggie and Trina Wilkerson to Host Benefit Fundraiser
When All-Scholastic quarterback Reggie Wilkerson was having one of the greatest seasons in Chelsea High School history in 1989, his mother was always in the stands cheering, “Get ‘em, Get ‘em. That’s my son.” When Trina Wilkerson was cheerleading, performing…
LaMattina Takes on Chelsea St Bridge Issues
City Councilor Sal LaMattina is taking on MassDOT after receiving numerous complaints from East Boston residents on the time it takes for the Chelsea Street Bridge to be lowered. In a letter to Mass DOT Acting Secretary Frank DePaola LaMattina…
Police Briefs 02-12-2015
2/4 Christina O’Connor, 38, 7 Lewis Mall, East Boston, was arrested on warrants. Janna Casali, 35, 18 Tucker St., Medford, was arrested for sexual conduct for fee. 2/5 Derrol Bond, 22, 27 Marlborough St., Chelsea, was arrested on warrants.…
More Substance Counselors Are Needed in Our Region
Opioid and prescription drug abuse is on the rise in Massachusetts and has been for awhile. In the month of January, there were several overdoses in this area. Fortunately first responders arrived to assist many of these individuals by administering…
Sports 02-12-2015
Bruins Beat Bruins and negativity When the Bruins began their recent three-game homestand last Saturday, the feeling was that with a solid home record of 16-6-4, the taste of home cooking would be a plus. They knew they needed to…