The official snow count in Chelsea for Tuesday’s snowstorm was around 6.5 inches – and a good deal of that accumulation was quickly removed from the City’s roads and streets, something that cannot be said for state highways and byways.…
Author: Seth Daniel
Frank Gets Verbal Nod for Council Presidency
Ten councillors gave verbal pledges to Councillor Matt Frank for his Council President run on Monday night at a subcommittee meeting. The meeting was designed to elect new officers, but the pledges are non-binding and could, theoretically, change. However, it…
Oil Boom Likely to Lower Heating Bills in Coming Years, but Not Quite Yet
Just five years ago, America seemed to be at a crisis point when it came to its energy needs, and nowhere was that more apparent around here than in home heating bills – whether for heating oil or natural gas.…
Gallery Farewell a Loss for Artists, Arts Community
It has been said that all good things come to an end – and that those things typically are sped along to their demise by lawyers and insurance companies. Such is the case for the popular Gallery@Spencer Lofts – one…
City Manager to Get Excellent Overall Evaluation
Evaluation Committee Chair Leo Robinson said this week that City Manager Jay Ash will receive an overall excellent evaluation from city councillors on his annual evaluation team. Councillors have been meeting for about a month to discuss the evaluation and…
Federal Flood Maps Could Sink Areas of Chelsea
Proposed new flood maps by the federal government could dramatically increase flood insurance premiums in Chelsea and require many businesses and residences – all the way to Everett Avenue – to carry new flood insurance policies. The Planning Board will…
It Is on the Calendar: Thanksgivukkah Brings Together Two Holidays for One Night Only
Roasted Turkey, Challah bread, Latkes (potato pancakes) with a side of cranberry-applesauce don’t often converge on the fourth Thursday in November, but Hanukkah and Thanksgiving don’t often coincide either – and, in fact, after this Thursday, they won’t coincide again…
Rodriguez Accepts Boston Children’s Chorus Award from First Lady
When Amber Rodriguez – a senior at Chelsea High School (CHS) – walked onto the stage last Friday to accept a National Arts and Humanities Youth Award from First Lady Michelle Obama, it was the second time she’d seen the…
Recupero Calls for Public Safety Hires to Live in Chelsea
A motion will likely go before the City Council on Dec. 2 calling for newly hired public safety and 9-1-1 personnel to be required to live in Chelsea for a minimum of five years. Councillor Giovanni Recupero filed the order…
Our Own Nessy
Its eyes pierce through the night from deep out in the darkness of Mill Creek. Its form can be seen out of the corner of one’s eye while driving down the Parkway or cruising the tracks on the Commuter Rail.…