For the first time in 20 years — that’s an entire generation — America’s military men and women are not fighting a war on foreign soil. The withdrawal of our remaining troops from Afghanistan last August brought to an end…
Month: May 2022
Guest Op-Ed: Why Did Memorial Day Change?
Dr. Glenn Mollette Decoration Day was observed on May 30th from 1868 to 1970 to decorate the graves and honor those dying in military service for our country. In 1971 Congress officially made the last Monday in May Memorial Day.…
CHS Roundup
CHS Girls Finish 2nd at GBL Meet; Rodriguez Double-Champ The Chelsea High girls outdoor track and field team capped a hugely-successful season with an impressive second-place finish at the Greater Boston League (GBL) Meet that was held this past Monday…
Obituaries 05-26-2022
Sabrina Pena Ortiz Retired Nurse’s Aide Sabrina Pena Ortiz, 79, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, May 23 while at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Born and raised in Piura, Peru, she settled in Chelsea as a…
The Chelsea Boys and Girls Club 5K Run/Walk
Local Legislators Attend Legislative Breakfast
City Manager Addresses Park Department Request
The city can address issues with park maintenance within its current structure, although City Manager Thomas Ambrosino said it is something his administration needs to better address. Last week, the city council held a subcommittee meeting to discuss District 6…
City Manager Seeking Funds for Restoration of Railroad Quiet Zone
Chelsea residents may soon be able to get a little more peace and quiet near the city’s railroad crossings. The City Council is moving toward approving funding to restore the Quiet Zone at Chelsea railroad crossings, which will include the…
Fiesta Shows Seeks Return to Eastern Avenue
Despite some concerns about the site, last week the Licensing Commission approved an amusement license for the long-running Fiesta Shows Carnival to return to 295 Eastern Ave. from June 9 through June 19. “Fiesta shows has been coming to Chelsea…
Funding Sought for Full Implementation of Police Body Camera Program
The city is preparing to move ahead with full implementation of a body camera program for the Chelsea Police Department. City Manager Thomas Ambrosino is seeking approval of the use of free cash from the city council to help pay…