The tournament-bound Chelsea High boys soccer team raised its record to a sterling 9-1-2 mark with a pair of victories this past week over Greater Lowell and Greater Lawrence. The twin wins set up a likely showdown today (Thursday) with…
CHS cross country teams suffer first loss
Both the Chelsea High boys and girls saw their perfect seasons come to an end with losses last Wednesday in Billerica against Shawsheen Tech. Coach Don Fay’s boys now stand at 6-1 and the girls at 7-1. In the boys’…
CHS girls soccer team defeats Lynn Tech
After dropping a 5-0 decision to undefeated Shawsheen Tech last Thursday, the Chelsea High girls soccer team rebounded for a solid 2-1 triumph over Lynn Tech Monday. “We played a fantastic first half against Tech, which really showed how much…
Be sure to vote Tuesday – It’s the best way to influence our government
Newspaper editorial writers routinely exhort their readers to “get out and vote” on Election Day. We typically write that in a democracy, voting is not merely the right of every citizen, but an obligation. It is the best means each…
Vote “No’ on question 2 – A No” saves jobs & affordable housing — and limits “snob zoning”
There are three questions on the ballot for the voters’ consideration in Tuesday’s election. Our readers no doubt are well-familiar with Questions 1 and 3, which call for a repeal of the sales tax on liquor and for a rollback…
Arrest Report 10-27-2010
Monday, October 18 Maria DeSimone, 38, 15 Maggi Rd., Revere, was arrested for trespassing. Demetrice Robinson, 32, 855 Broadway, Chelsea, was arrested on a warrant. Sherry Sanders, 44, 63 Washington Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for unarmed robbery. Tuesday, October 19…
Obituaries 10-27-2010
Dennis ‘Denny’ Bowen Retired Postal Clerk, salesman for D.J. Mullane Dennis J. ‘Denny’ Bowen, a retired postal clerk, died suddenly in his Chelsea home early Sunday morning October 24 after a brief illness. He was 88 years old. Born in…
No troubled waters – Bridge project is proceeding smoothly
Nearly two years into the project to replace the aging Chelsea Street drawbridge bridge with a new vertical-lift bridge and everything has been going smooth as can be according to Project Manager John Vitagliano. "We are still on schedule and…
The FBI, Chelsea, Boston and State Police arrest nineteen in morning raids
The Chelsea Police Department announced that a series of early morning raids netted nineteen (19) arrests including twelve (12) for Federal Indictment Warrants. Many of those arrested face up to twenty (20) year prison terms for narcotic and firearm violations.…
City manager assessments closing this week
The time to file personal assessments relating to City Manager Jay Ash’s performance is nearing the end. According to City Council President Leo Robinson, a number of residents have sent in letters and e-mails assessing Ash’s job performance which is…
Developments going on-line shortly
A number of developments certain to change the face of three neighborhoods are now nearly ready to open or are at the beginning of the planning stage. The largest of the three projects is an anticipated 238 – unit market…
Wind, rain, and Lynnfield too much for CHS Red Devils fall, 28-0; gridsters travel to Minuteman Saturday
Going into last Friday night’s game with undefeated Lynnfield, the Chelsea High football team knew it had to play very well in order to have a chance to come away with a victory. However, what the Red Devils had not…