By Seth Daniel The first-round of Community Preservation Act (CPA) money in Chelsea has been collected from the taxpayers and amounts to around $600,000 locally. A state match under the CPA is not yet known, but it will likely be…
Month: October 2017
Eastie MS-13 Leader Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking,Possession of a Firearm
The leader of MS-13’s East Boston Loco Salvatrucha clique was sentenced this week in federal court in Boston for RICO conspiracy involving an aggravated assault, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine, and possession of a firearm…
House,Senate Pass Legislation to Help Open Up Casino Jobs
By Seth Daniel The State Legislature has approved a major change aimed at helping those with minor criminal records from the past not be barred from getting casino jobs statewide, and particularly at the Wynn Boston Harbor resort. Earlier this…
Governor’s Councillor Kennedy Endorses Calvin T. Brown for District 8 Chelsea City Councilor
It is my great privilege to endorse Calvin T. Brown for election to the Chelsea City Council. Calvin, a former Councilor and current Democratic State Committee Member, knows what it will take for Chelsea to continue on a path to…
Police Briefs 10-19-2017
BITE ME On Oct. 12, at 4:50 p.m., officers responded to 350 Broadway inside the Metro PCS for a fight in progress. Officers entered store and observed three parties fighting, one male was biting with his teeth and did not…
Letter to the Editor
I will never stop working for you Dear Residents, Since I announced my candidacy for District Five City Councilor. I have had the opportunity to speak and meet with many of you about your vision for the district. Each conversation…
Sports 10-19-2017
CHS Roundup CHS boys soccer team moves into first place The Chelsea High boys soccer team moved into first place in the Large School Division of the Commonwealth Athletic Conference, thanks to the combination of a 10-1 victory over Minuteman…
Obituaries 10-19-2017
Ana Maria Diaz-Baez Family oriented wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Ana Maria Diaz-Baez passed away Monday morning, October 16 at her home in Chelsea surrounded by her loving family. She was 93 years old. Born in Ciales, Puerto Rico, the…
Economic Independence:Chelsea Among Four Housing Authorities to Receive $389,000 in Planning Grants
Lieutenant Gov. Karyn Polito announced a total of $389,000 in planning and predevelopment grants for Housing Authorities in Chelsea, Gloucester, New Bedford and Taunton to pursue implementation of Worcester Housing Authority-pioneered ‘A Better Life’ programming. The program catalyzes economic independence…
The Next Cycle:City Will Allow Ofo Bike Service to Launch Pilot in Chelsea This Week
By Seth Daniel Yellow bikes are preparing to invade the City’s sidewalks and thoroughfares as the increasingly-popular ofo bike sharing service has been approved to launch in Chelsea this week. “ofo is coming to Chelsea,” said City Manager Tom Ambrosino.…