The new Demoulas Marketplace by itself is a fabulous project of inestimable economic value. With more than 1000 employees and at least that many vendors, the Marketplace is an economic juggernaut for this city. A payroll distributed once a week…
Obituaries 10-28-09
Josephine Copello Retired Soldiers Home Senior Bookkeeper Josephine T. (Lentini) Copello died on October 26 at the Kaplan Family House. She was 91 years old. Born in Boston on September 16, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Casper…
Arrest Log 10-28-09
Monday, October 19 Jose Ramirez, 17, 4 Clinton Ct., Chelsea, was arrested for parole violation. Stephan Cutone, 41, 5 Shaker Hill Ln., Woburn, was arrested on a felony warrant. Pedro Melaro, 45, 4 Washington Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for violating…
Chelsea receives high honors at Bank of America NEI Awards
Bank of America held its 2009 Boston Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Awards last Thursday morning in the McKim Building at the Boston Public Library. The annual celebration awards major grants to outstanding charitable organizations and paid internships to young individuals that…
Boys soccer team look to regain momentum
The Chelsea High boys soccer team made it through the first ten games of this season without losing a single game. In the last ten days, however, the level of Chelsea’s competition has heightened significantly. Meanwhile, the Red Devils have…
Residents concerned that state officials might be considering alternative options
On Monday, October 26 the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation (EOT) will hold a public meeting for the Red Line/Blue Line Connector, a major transportation initiative that will be the subject of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) in 2010.…
Richard Hughes is remembered warmly by family and friends
People filled the Our Lady of Grace Church Tuesday morning to pay tribute to Richard G. “Dick” Hughes, 75, a man who touched so many lives and helped so many people in a gracious, unassuming manner. Mr. Hughes died on…
The big disconnect or the joke is on us
So the stock market is up. The big banks are turning in good earnings reports. The television commentators say we’re coming out of the recession. You hear this news and then you reach into your own pocket – and the…
Police Blotter 10-12-09 – 10-19-09
Monday, October 12 Joanthan Barbosa, 19, 1 Silk St., Chelsea, was arrested for receiving stolen motor vehicle, resisting arrest, failing to stop for police, stop sign violation, leaving scene of property damage, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, red…
Chelsea since the fire
The October, 1973 Chelsea Fire marked the lowest point the city reached in its modern history. Not even the social, moral and economic collapse of the city in the early 1990’s, and the receivership that followed, can compare. In fact,…
Obituaries – 10-21-09
Dorothy Hannabury Clerk for City of Chelsea Dorothy Hannabury of Chelsea died on October 5. The clerk for the City of Chelsea, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine (Hale) Hannabury. A prayer service will be…
Thirty-six years ago – Chelsea Fire of 1973
This week marks the 36th anniversary of the Chelsea Fire of 1973. There are still many of us who recall that day and year, and many among us who spent the day in Chelsea when the city almost burned to…