There are so many great things that we miss about the “old” Chelsea and one of those memories is the Chelsea Municipal Fast Pitch Softball League at Carter Park. There were many, many nights when the Carter Park stands and…
Month: July 2013
Obituaries 07-18-2013
Angel Gonzalez Accident Victim Angel L Gonzalez of Chelsea died tragically, by accident, on July 3. He was 44 years old. Born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Angel passed away tragically late Wednesday evening after being hit while changing a tire…
Three Years in Prison for Mclaughlin; No Restitution for CHA
Judge says McLaughlin picked the pockets of CHA residents to line his own pockets In a sentencing hearing that seemed to take on elements of a criminal trial, Federal Judge Doug Woodlock elevated the sentence of former Chelsea Housing Authority…
Chelsea Place Opens at Commons
The latest addition to Chelsea Commons was unveiled yesterday as Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) held a ribbon cutting to signal the completion of Chelsea Place, a four story, 56-unit, market rate apartment complex. The LEED Silver certified building,…
Sandsculpting Festival Ready to Start on July 17
With all of the fun and entertainment that has now become part of the nearby Revere Beach National Sandsculpting Festival, one thing that can tend to get lost in the pre-festival publicity is the actual Sandsculpting. However, once the show…
Collaborative, Residents Are Still Pushing Amendment in Wake of Quebec Train Disaster
While pleased with last week’s announcement that Global Petroleum had withdrawn its proposal to bring millions of gallons of Ethanol by train through more than 90 communities across the Commonwealth, local Chelsea Creek activists remain dedicated to seeing through the…
Turn in McLaughlin Sentencing Could Set New Legal Precedent
As the nation paused to celebrate and elevate the cornerstones of democracy in America, the attorneys in the Michael McLaughlin case did revolutionary battle over a unique turn in the case that could set new precedent in the federal court…
Our Opinions A Joint Victory
The decision by Global Petroleum officials to withdraw their application to bring Ethanol trains to its Revere/East Boston terminal on tracks running through the communities of Chelsea and Everett certainly comes as good news especially to residents who live near…
Police Briefs 07-11-2013
July 1 Robert J. Mazzeo Sr., 55, of 20 Grandview Road, Chelsea, was arrested for assault and battery. Carlos Hernandez, 19, of 15 Fifth Street, Chelsea, was arrested for carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without…
Obituaries 07-11-2013
Pauline Nolan K-Mart Retiree Pauline M. Nolan, a lifelong Chelsea resident, passed away on July 4 at the Massachusetts General Hospital following a brief illness. She was 77 years old. Born and raised in Chelsea, the daughter of Andrew and…