Month: July 2012

Then and Now

Eleven years ago, Zulayka Hernandez of Chelsea appeared on the front page of the Chelsea Record. The caption over the photograph read: “Kid, you’re going to be a star.” She was 3 at the time, a little girl filled with…

Another Park

News that Chelsea will be adding yet another park to its small collection of green public places is extraordinary news. During the past ten years, City Manager Jay Ash, Representative Gene O’Flaherty and a succession of city councils have all…

Sandcastle Event

You’ve got to get over to Revere Beach this week and into the weekend for the Sand Castle competition that is being held once again. Right now, the contestants from all over the world are busy preparing their newest creations…

Police Briefs 07-12-2012

Monday, July 2 Adam Leal, 28, of 199 Pearl Street, Somerville, was arrested for felony default warrant. Luis Torres-Rosa, 32, of 3 W. Cottage Street, Boston, was arrested for violation of marked lanes, unlicensed operation of motor vehicle, immigration detainer,…

Obituaries 07-12-2012

James Pinksten Of New Hampshire, formerly of Chelsea James E. Pinksten  of New Hampshire, formerly of Chelsea died on July 7 at Exeter Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and children following a long illness. He worked for U.S. Gypsum…

New Community Garden Opens

Just about a year ago 250 volunteers descended on an abandoned urban lot and transformed it into a vibrant, new playground and community garden.  This new playground, at the corner of Heard Street and Spruce Street, was made possible through…

T Raises Fares

The T gave its ridership a nice Fourth of July holiday greeting and thank you – a 23% fare raise. With the new fares now in effect, riders will begin feeling the higher prices for rapid transit on every ride…

Looking at the City

Not enough attention can be paid to Starbucks opening its doors here in the mall. For those of us for whom this city has been our life, the opening of the Starbucks marked a unique moment in Chelsea’s evolution. I’ve…