The pros and cons of maintaining the filibuster in the U.S. Senate have reached the forefront of political discussion as never before — and with good reason. Whether one believes that the filibuster protects the minority from the so-called tyranny…
Month: March 2021
Marvelous Marvin Was a Great Fighter and a Great Person
The boxing world lost one of its all-time greats with the sudden passing of Marvelous Marvin Hagler this past week. Hagler, a native of Newark who moved to Brockton as a teenager, reigned as the undisputed middleweight boxing champion of…
Guest Op-Ed: American Rescue Plan ‘Appalling and Outrageous’ for Chelsea
By State Senator Sal DiDomenico When these numbers (from the American Rescue Act) were brought to our attention about two weeks ago I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I immediately contacted our Federal Delegation and our city leaders to…
Letter to the Editor
Denounce the Actions of the City Council Dear Editor, As a lifelong Chelsea resident proudly raised on Congress Avenue, the same place I’ve chosen to raise my child and family, I’d like to publicly denounce the happenings of a March…
Obituaries 03-18-2021
Raymond Louis Neri, Sr. Will Be Fondly Remembered for Being Generous with His Time, Having a Great Sense of Humor in the Face of Adversity and Hiding Snacks for Later Affectionately known as “Pa,” Raymond Louis Neri, Sr., 88, entered…
Chelsea high school student killed in horrible East Boston car crash
Chelsea High School (CHS) students are grieving today with one another outdoors at the football stadium behind the school after learning Thursday that one of the men killed in an horrendous car accident on McLellan Highway in East Boston was…
Helping the Salvation Army
Second Phase of Homeowner Stabilization to Begin Soon
The Chelsea Homeowner Stabilization Program has nearly completed its first round of assistance, and will begin the larger Phase 2 program – which has money in it to help those whose property taxes have gone up significantly – will begin…
Beacham Street Corridor Overhaul to Begin in Early April
The City saw a plethora of bidders on the complete overhaul of the Beacham Street corridor in the New England Produce Center, and thus were able to choose a bidder that came in under budget. The low-bidder on the project…
Councillor’s Actions Could Trigger City Investigation
City Councillor Giovanni Recupero could be investigated for alleged Civil Rights violations by City Solicitor Cheryl Fisher Watson after complaints lodged with the Council were forwarded to her Monday night – with the charges stemming from an incident where Recupero…