Myrtle Loretta (Pye) O’Regan Long time Chelsea resident Myrtle Loretta O’Regan of Chelsea passed away October 14 at the Masconomet Healthcare Center in Topsfield. She was 98 years old. Born in Georgetown, Newfoundland, Canada, the daughter of the late Eben…
Month: October 2015
Sgt.Christopher Young Vars of Chelsea MIA/POW Remains Buried at Woodlawn
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Arthur Vars had always heard about his uncle, Sgt. Christopher Young Vars but no one ever knew what became of him after his troop battled in North Korea and was overrun by Chinese forces near the…
Behind the Scenes:A Day When Racing Returned at Suffolk Downs
By Joe Prezioso Empty barns and buildings line the back lot of Suffolk Downs. Birds and bees have made their nests and hives; and plants grow where horses once trained. Some buildings look like they haven’t been used in a…
ZBA Approves Special Permit for Everett Ave
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved a special permit for a planned development of 692 apartment units in two high-rise buildings on Everett Avenue across from the high school during its meeting on Tuesday night, Oct. 13. The project…
TelexFree Meeting Attracts Hundreds,Expectations Tempered
Hundreds of disgruntled former investors in the TelexFree scam from Chelsea packed into the Burke School Complex last Wednesday, Oct. 7, and heard some rather disappointing news. The disappointing news came in that no one should plan to get all…
Police Briefs 10-15-2015
MAJOR ACCIDENT ON EASTERN AVE Chelsea Fire and Police responded to the area of 128 Eastern Ave late last Wednesday, Oct. 7, evening after receiving several calls for an accident. Units arrived to find the aftermath of a two-car collision.…
Letter to the Editor
I Care about Chelsea As a Chelsea resident, I am energized by the campaign for City Council. But, at the same time, I am saddened by the surge of negative campaigning. Beginning on primary day, I have witnessed some dirty…
Sports 10-15-2015
CHS Roundup CHS football team seeks first win at Minuteman The Chelsea High football team battled hard through all four quarters Friday evening against Whittier Tech, but ultimately came out on the short end of a 42-20 decision. Despite the outcome,…
Obituaries 10-15-2015
Theresa Rose ‘Terry’ Borgatti Of Virginia Theresa Rose ‘Terry’ Borgatti of Vienna, Virginia died at home surrounded by her family on September 30. She was the beloved wife of 64 years of Robert A. Borgatti, Sr., loving mother of Donna…
Lobster Man
First mate Mark Florentino leans over with a hook to pull up the buoy attached to a set of lobster traps in Boston Harbor.