By Seth Daniel Coming from a place of desperation has been a great piece of hope in the community known as the Chelsea Hunger Network, a group that has been guided tirelessly by Ron Fishman. Fishman works for MGH part-time…
Month: May 2016
City Hall Could Get Lit Up
By Seth Daniel The idea to light up Chelsea City Hall, perhaps using different colored lighting such as is done on the Bunker Hill/Zakim Bridge, is one step closer to a reality. City Councillor Matt Frank proposed the idea last…
Local Help for Small Business Training and Assistance
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has selected the Hispanic-American Institute as one of five providers of training and assistance to small and minority businesses seeking to contract for the construction phase of new casinos under development in Everett and Springfield. The…
Police Briefs 05-05-2016
Monday, 4/18 Josue Rodriguez, 46 Tudor St., Chelsea, was arrested for armed robbery, carrying a firearm without a license, possessing a firearm in felony and assault with a dangerous weapon. Christopher Testa, 30, 71 Wilshire St. Winthrop, was arrested for…
Letters to the Editor
Arts and humanities are important On April 25, 2016, the Chelsea City Council gave official recognition to the Chelsea arts and humanities community at a ceremony sponsored by the Chelsea Cultural Council. Local artists, Chelsea residents, and guests filled the…
Mother’s Day
This Sunday is a day set aside to honor our mothers. Few can doubt the loyalty and love that our mothers have exhibited to their children despite the difficulty that some of their children may cause. Growing up in this…
Sports 05-05-2016
Bruins Beat by Bob Morello Bruins active in the news The Boston Bruins season is over, but they still remain active news wise. The team released information related to three regulars who have undergone successful surgery. Included were forward Matt…
Obituaries 05-05-2016
Patricia Piotrowski Verizon retiree Patricia A. Piotrowski passed away on Sunday, May 1 at Wingate Nursing Home in Reading after a brief decline in health. She was 83 years old. Born and raised in Charlestown, she was one of three…