When the Chelsea Youth Baseball League, more widely known as the Pony League, was at its height of popularity from the late 1960s through the 1980s, when large crowds made their way to Merritt and Voke Parks for nightly games,…
Month: February 2018
Garcia Selected as Political Surrogate for Senator Elizabeth Warren
Chelsea City Councilor Judith Garcia announced that she has been selected as a political surrogate on Senator Elizabeth Warren’s reelection campaign, chosen from a sprawling list of notable political figures in the state. The 26-year-old, now in her second term,…
Rep Ryan Praised for Commitment to Veterans
State Rep. Dan Ryan is being lauded after having received the Legislator of the Year award from the state’s Veterans’ Services Officer organization. Ryan received the award on Jan. 24 at a luncheon in the State House attended by family,…
Local Artist at New England Water Color Society Signature Members Show
Explore the world of watercolors inside the Guild of Boston Artists gallery on Newbury Street, where the New England Watercolor Society (NEWS) is holding its annual Signature Members Show through March 4. On display are a variety of styles ranging…
Dockless Bike Sharing Program Finds Success Here
ofo, the world’s first and largest station-free bike-sharing company, has been popular among Chelsea residents and has big plans to expand its presences in the area, according to company representatives. ofo operated pilot programs in four Boston area cities, including…
Ward 4 Democratic Committee Elects Delegates to the State Convention
Registered Democrats in the City of Chelsea Ward 4, held a Caucus on February 3, 2018 at the Chelsea Public Library to elect Delegates to the 2018 Democratic State Convention. Elected Delegates are: Olivia Anne Walsh 91 Crest Ave. …
East Boston Savings Bank Awards $1,000 to Seventh Grader for Her Patriotism in Saving the American Flag
East Boston Savings Bank’s President and CEO, Richard Gavegnano invited seventh grader, Ashley Reardon to the bank’s Peabody Headquarters where he presented her with a community scholarship of $1,000 for retrieving an American flag she found entangled high in a…
Good Samaritans Help Injured Dog in Everett
Jamie-Lee Hersey, of Wakefield, was driving along Revere Beach Parkway at approximately 11 p.m. on Tuesday night when she came across a severely injured dog in the middle of the road alongside Simoniz Car Wash. Instinctively, she immediately pulled over…
Chelsea Public Library Holds NASA@ My Library Community Dialogue
The Chelsea Public Library (CPL) held a NASA@ My Library Community Dialogue on Jan. 31, to discuss the community’s view of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). City leaders, library and school administration, high school students, and parents participated in…
Police Briefs 02-08-2018
I SAID STRAWBERRY FROSTED! On Jan. 17 at 4:31 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance involving a knife, reported outside of Dunkin Donuts, located at 276 Beecham St. Two males were located and placed into custody. A store employee stated…