Saritin and David Rizzuto hosted a barbecue party and fundraiser Saturday to benefit the East Boston Social Centers. Pictured at the gathering are Saritin Rizzuto, Attorney Mark White, D. Bruce Mauch, Lynn City Council President Timothy Phelan, Councilor-at-Large Brian Hatleberg,…
Month: August 2013
FBI Building Touted by Developer as Offering Numerous ‘Firsts’
The developer of the proposed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regional headquarters on Beech Street will tout the prestige and ‘firsts’ that the building will bring to Chelsea when they go before the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and Planning…
One Happy Island
DPW Director Joe Foti (r) and Foreman Lam Vu planted the traffic island on Carter Street recently, transforming a weedy, asphalt roadway separation into a welcoming environment for CHS students coming and going from school. “Sometimes, it’s the little things…
Chelsea Still the Most Affordable
City Manager Jay Ash announced this week that Chelsea remains the most affordable place in the area to own and occupy a single-family home, as has been the case for the last several years. “Chelsea remains the region’s most affordable…
Ash Voices Concerns over Legacy Retirement Costs: City Gets a ‘C’ in Its Overall Response to Mounting Costs
City Manager Jay Ash is not one who lives in the moment. While he cheers good news, Ash quickly shifts his attention to the next task at hand. The former Chelsea High School basketball standout attributes that to the good…
Retirement Board Likely Will Continue McLaughlin Pension
Advocates and attorneys on both sides of the table in the pension hearing of former Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) Director Michael McLaughlin have agreed to continue the long-awaited hearing until more information is available, sources close to the issue told…
Plenty to Celebrate as New School Year Beckons
With the temperature hitting 88 degrees Wednesday, it’s hard to believe that a new school year is upon us, but our summer is entering its final month and soon students will be returning to classes for the 2013-14 academic year.…
Remembering Ms. SheRrill Boveri
We extend our condolences to the family of former Chelsea High teacher Sherrill Boveri, who passed away after a brief illness. Ms. Boveri was an outstanding teacher who was dedicated to not only the academic advancement of her students but…
Police Briefs 08-22-2013
August 12 Johnathan D. Belton, 39, of 466 Broadway, Chelsea, was arrested for straight felony arrant. Jose Santa, 32, of 15 Wave Avenue, Revere, was arrested for operation of motor vehicle with suspended license, moped violation, and marked lanes violation.…
Red Devil Football Team Opens Pre-season
If the calendar (and the weatherman!) are telling us that the proverbial dog days of August are here, then that must mean it’s double-session time for schoolboy football players everywhere. Coach Mike Stellato’s Chelsea High gridders are no exception to…