A new task force in Chelsea, HEART (High Risk Emergency Action Relocation Team) – a collaborative effort between the Chelsea Police Department, led by Chief Keith Houghton and La Collaborativa, led by Executive Director Gladys Vega – was tested immediately…
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Dr. Neville Plans Chelsea Research Festival for May 18 at Chelsea High School
Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Neville has it all well covered on the Chelsea Research Festival website. Under the category of goals for the second annual Festival which will take place on May 18 at Chelsea High, the esteemed Boston College doctoral…
Wynner’s Circle: Sports Betting Begins at Encore
Encore Boston Harbor President Jenny Holaday said it all about the opening of the WynnBET Sportsbook Tuesday at the five-star resort/casino in Everett. “It’s sports betting in the nation’s best sports town,” remarked Holaday. “Everyone is thrilled and excited it’s…
CBC President Joan Cromwell Announces Seven Chelsea Trailblazer Award Recipients
Chelsea Black Community President Joan Cromwell has announced the recipients of the prestigious Chelsea Trailblazer Awards for 2023. The organization will present the awards at the Black History Month Community Celebration on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Williams Middle School.…
Former State President Tom Birmingham Dies at the Age of 73
The Chelsea community is mourning the loss of one of its most accomplished and distinguished residents, former Massachusetts State Senate President Tom Birmingham, who died on Jan. 20, 2023, at the age of 73. Mr. Birmingham was elected as a…
City Manager Tom Ambrosino Honored at Farewell Celebration
Chelsea officials and residents honored outgoing city manager Tom Ambrosino at a farewell celebration Jan. 12 at the Morris Seigal Clark Avenue School. It was a touching and uplifting ceremony as Chelsea gave a heartfelt “thank you” to Ambrosino, who…
Sportswoman of the Year: Chelsea High AD Amanda Alpert Is a Champion on and off the Field
Amanda Alpert is one of the winningest, most-decorated, and most admired players in the history of the WFA (Women’s Football Alliance). As a 12-time All-American center, Alpert helped lead her Boston Renegades team to the 2022 Super Bowl title in…
New Year, New Heights: DiDomenico Ascends to High Leadership Post in State Senate
Sal DiDomenico was set to be inaugurated as state senator at the State House Wednesday for his seventh term representing Everett in a newly realigned district. “I will have a different district than when I started this past session,” reported…
Cesar Castro’s In Charge
Chelsea’s second all-time leader scorer hopes to lead a resurgence as head coach Cesar Castro’s basketball career at Chelsea High School was as good as it gets. A dynamic, long-range shooting, 6-foot guard, Castro was a four-year starter and highly…
Local Leaders Laud Ambrosino’s Service in City Government
Community leaders in Revere and Chelsea lauded Tom Ambrosino for his outstanding service in city government and offered their congratulations to him on his appointment as Massachusetts Trial Court Administrator. Ambrosino will be stepping down as Chelsea City Manager on…