One of the biggest questions floating around all of Greater Boston right now regarding the allegations against CEO Steve Wynn is whether or not the casino building here will carry his signature brand name at the top when it opens…
Month: February 2018
Viaduct Project Reconsidering Elimination of 5th Street On-Ramp
After a packed meeting last Wednesday, Jan. 24, project managers for the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) said they are reconsidering a recommendation to eliminate the 5th Street onramp as part of the overall three-year Chelsea Viaduct Rehabilitation project. Joseph…
Chelsea Black History Month Activities to Start Today, Feb 1
Several Chelsea organizations are pulling together this year to sponsor an entire month’s-worth of events around Black History Month, and the events will kick off tonight, Feb. 1, at City Hall with a presentation on the Latimer Society. “It’s a…
Boston Councilor Ayanna Pressley to Run for 7th Congressional District Seat
Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley intends to seek the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District, she announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Pressley, who made history in 2009 as the first woman of color elected to the Boston City Council,…
MS-13 Member Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder
An MS-13 member was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for RICO conspiracy involving attempted murder. Daniel Menjivar, a/k/a “Roca,” a/k/a “Sitiko,” 22, a Salvadoran national who resided in Chelsea, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis…
Police Briefs 02-01-2018
Monday, 1/15 Milton Campos, 30, 107 Sagamore Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for malicious destruction of property Lam Nguyen, 37, 14 Bloomingdale St., Chelsea, was arrested for warrant and immigration detainer. Tuesday, 1/16 Sandra Sargent, 33, 71 Winthrop Ave., Revere, was…
Chelsea Uniting Against the War Joins MLK March for Justice
By Fran Roznowski and Lyn Meza On January 15, as people gathered at Chelsea High School to memorialize Martin Luther King. Jr. on his birthday, members and supporters of Chelsea Uniting Against the War battled frigid temperatures with more than…
A Great State of the State
Gov. Charlie Baker’s impressive and commanding State of the State address to the state legislature Tuesday evening truly was one of the most powerful such speeches in recent memory. Gov. Baker listed a host of accomplishments of his administration, most…
Sports 02-01-2018
Bruins Beat by Bob Morello Bruins streak snapped We are all familiar with the saying: “All good things must come to an end,” and it was no different for the Bruins as they looked to extend their streaks of having…
Obituaries 02-01-2018
Barbara Voke Retired City of Chelsea Health Department Registered Nurse Barbara A. (Murphy) Voke, a 60 year resident of Chelsea, entered eternal rest Thursday morning, Jan. 25 at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home. She was 87 years old. Born in…