If you are from Chelsea or East Boston you already know that the Callahan Tunnel that connects Eastie to rest of the city is not one of the most eye-appealing tunnels. However, two weeks ago the tunnel went from an…
Month: January 2013
12 from `12: the Top Stories from Chelsea in 2012
A major difference between cities and towns is the level of activity found within their borders. Generally, cities are the busier, with the hustle and bustle of millions of people making their way to and through, the hum of business…
City Ends Year with $10.7m in Free Cash
Ever finish balancing a checkbook and become pleasantly surprised to see that there is more money leftover than expected? City Manager Jay Ash again had that experience while balancing the City’s checkbook recently. After all revenues were taken in and…
Legendary Public Official Marilyn Portnoy Dies at Age 77
Marilyn Portnoy, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, passed away on December 25. She was 77 years old. Mrs. Portnoy’s son Eric delivered a beautiful, heartfelt eulogy at the funeral service, saying his mother was a generous person who reached out…
Working Across City Boundaries a Must in Ongoing Fiscal Crises
Many, many years ago, Chelsea and Revere were one in the same. There were no boundaries along the Parkway or Chelsea Creek that separated the communities. When the communities were based on agriculture in the early days, there are stories…
Red Devils Drop Close Contest to Masco, 39-38
The Chelsea High boys basketball team still may be searching for its first win of the season, but the Red Devils came ever-so-close to posting a “W” before falling short by a 39-38 margin to Masconomet in the consolation game…
Obituaries 01-03-2013
Jan McGinn Daughter of late Chelsea Soldiers Home Commandant Jan (Quigley) McGinn of Concord, formerly of Chelsea and Charlestown, died on, December 30. She was the daughter of the late Commandant of the Chelsea Soldiers Home, John L. Quigley and…