Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Matthew A. Beaton was joined by various local officials in announcing the launch of the Park Planning and Assessment Tool at Chelsea City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The Tool will be used…
Snowstorm has Delivered a Beating on DPW
Chelsea DPW crews and equipment performed in exemplary fashion through the first snowstorm on Jan. 26, but three storms later, things aren’t coming as easy and now crews from the National Guard and New York and New Jersey have come…
City Manager Applications Expected to Being Rolling In
The City Council unanimously approved a planning document at Tuesday evening’s Special Council meeting that will be distributed to potential city manager applicants and will mark the beginning of the long-awaited application process. The Council voted 10-0, with Councillor Chris…
Chelsea Man Arraigned on Firearm Offenses
A Chelsea man injured in a police-involved shooting two weeks ago was held on high bail during his arraignment last Friday, Feb. 13, at Massachusetts General Hospital. Igor Peulic, 32, of Chelsea, was arraigned from his hospital bed on charges…
The Winter of Our Discontent
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…