Congressman Edward Markey has suggested that nuclear plants being planned for right now cannot be built on earthquake fault lines. He would like that bit of solid reasoning to be the equivalent of a law. We agree with Congressman Markey…
Month: March 2011
Mark Moschella
The death of Mark Moschella recently at the age of 48 is all about sadness. However, his death brought out a few thousand of his friends and relatives and people he had known all his life to the wake at…
The Japanese Tsunami
It wasn’t just the earthquake – but the tsunami that followed the record breaking earthquake that has resulted in possibly 10,000 dead or swept away, an entire region of the nation laid bare of homes, buildings, schools infrastructure and now,…
Perez Named MVP at CAC All-Star Game
Chelsea High basketball player Victoria Perez was named the MVP of the Commonwealth Conference All-Star Game held Sunday at Presentation of Mary Academy in Methuen. Chelsea High coach Matt LaBranche coached the West team in the game. The East prevailed…
Police Briefs 03-17-2011
Monday, March 7 Tito Sanchez, 24, 116 Marlborough St., Chelsea, was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon, assault to murder. Anacleto Assis, 37, 10 Freemont Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for operating motor vehicle with suspended/revoked license, stop sign violation.…
Obituaries 03-17-2011
Edward Doherty Co-Owner of Eastern Express Car Wash of Chelsea Edward H. Doherty of Chelsea, a former 44 year resident of Newton, died on March 13. He was 82 years old. A US Army veteran of World War II, he…
Ash Signs New Contract; Council set to Accept it
City Manager Jay Ash has made his decision. He will be remaining as the city manager for the next four years, assuming the city council Monday night agrees to accept the contract negotiated by Councillor Leo Robinson on behalf of…
Marriott gets Go-ahead for Major Hotel
The Marriott Corporation received permitting approval from the Chelsea Zoning Board of Appeals this week, removing the last barrier to entry for the worldwide company to build a major hotel at the corner of Maple and Beech Streets.. Groundbreaking is…
Windstill – The Windmill that doesn’t seem to Churn
In Mill Hill where the United States Government used to print its money, and visible in many parts of lower Revere, the blades of the gigantic Forbes Park windmill sit idle. The electricity-generating machine doesn’t appear to be working, and…
Child Busing Owner Accused of Rape
You have seen the vans outside some of Chelsea’s schools and day care centers picking up young children and transporting them home or to afterschool programs across the neighborhood. Now the owner of Maya Transportation is accused of raping one…