Month: July 2021
Former Police Chief Frank Garvin Passes After Short Illness
Former Chelsea Police Chief Frank Garvin passed away on Tuesday night, July 13, suddenly after a short illness. Garvin was a tremendous police officer in Chelsea, but he was also an attorney, a professor and a celebrated member of the…
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Announces Vaccine Mandate for All Employees
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare was the first to announce it would require all employees to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus, an effort to boost vaccination levels higher to keep staff and patients more safe. Legacy Lifecare President Adam Berman said…
Chelsea City Hall Tower Clock history
The restored clock tower on City Hall has brought up some interest in the history of the old clock, with Public Works Director Fidel Maltez noting this week that the clock is quite noteworthy. Maltez said the clock is being…
A Masterful Musician: Chelsea’s Russ Gershon and His All-Star Band Perform in Chelsea Square
Russ Gershon is an accomplished musician, vocalist, and arranger who has performed at venues all over the world. But Gershon’s most recent performance at “Music on the Square” with his All-Star band, Lookie Lookie, which focuses on Afro-Cuban and Latino…
1-Year-Old Boy Hit and Killed Tragically on Bellingham Street
A small boy was struck and killed accidentally in front of 74 Bellingham St. on Saturday, July 10, by a livery driver who was pulling out of the driveway with a passenger. The Massachusetts State Police and Chelsea Police are…
Sorry Folks — But the Pandemic Is Far from Over
We in Massachusetts are living in a bit of a pandemic bubble right now, both literally and figuratively. The high vaccination rate in our state, as well as in neighboring states throughout New England, has contributed to a dramatic drop in the…
Obituaries 07-15-2021
Frederick Ambrosino Father of Chelsea City Manager and Veteran of the WWII Battle of the Bulge Frederick J. Ambrosino (Retired Lt RPD) of Revere died on July 8 at the age of 98. Born in Boston on December 13, 1922 to the late…
USS Constitution Underway
Farewell Celebration Planned for the Reverend Dr. Sandra Whitley
The Rev. Sandra Whitley, who has been a highly visible leader in the Chelsea community for more than a decade, is leaving the city and relocating to New Bedford. A committee has planned a farewell celebration for the Rev. Whitley…