Fifteen members and staff of the Chelsea Collaborative participated in the First National Senate Hearings on Immigration Reform in Washington, DC, this February. “It was amazing,” says Yessenia Alfaro, Director of Organizing, Social and Economics Department. “It was exciting because…
Category: Editorials
On Mike McLaughlin
We were hoping that our outrage would die down after hearing that former Chelsea Housing Authority Director Mike McLauglin might walk if he turns out to be a good helper and offer up some other politicians to the U.S. Attorney’s…
Federal Sequester
The deadline passed last Friday when mandated cuts to the federal programs started to take place. While many entitlements that are the budget busters were spared, the across the board budget cuts hit programs in public schools, transportation, the military…
Business Climate Soars in Chelsea
The grand opening of the Hair Cuttery salon at 1086 Revere Beach Parkway on Tuesday further illustrates the favorable economic climate that exists in Chelsea and that businesses of a national scope and a local scope can coexist and succeed…
MAPC Selects Regional Solar Developer
Agreement with Boston-based Broadway Electric could save cities and towns in municipal energy costs The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) announces the selection of Broadway Electrical Company, Inc. as the regional solar developer for 17 cities and towns in Greater…
The Cold Temperatures
We were spoiled after last week’s balmy temperatures. We agree that the Blizzard of 2013 was not much fun especially if you had to do the snow shoveling, but the temperatures last week were enjoyable. But Sunday and Monday came…
Thank You Jordan Boys and Girls Club
On the occasion of the 100th meeting of the Jordan Boys and Girls Club Breakfast Series, we want to thank the club for providing so many wonderful programs and activities for our youth. Since its founding by Josh Kraft, the…
Remembering Robert Breau Sr. and Stanley Janiluinas
We join the Chelsea community in remembering two men, Robert Breau Sr. and Stanley “Moose” Janiluinas. What these two men had in common was the support and guidance they gave to their children as they participated and excelled in sports.…
ED Markey’s Senate Candidacy: Our Long-time Congressman Has Received Many Endorsements
Although it is the long-standing policy of this newspaper not to endorse candidates for public office, we nonetheless feel compelled to make note of the candidacy of the outstanding, long-time Congressman, Edward J. Markey, for the U.S. Senate seat which…
Congratulations,chelsea High
We want to congratulate Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Bourque, Chelsea High Principal Joseph Mullaney and the Chelsea school system on receiving the College Board’s 2012 AP District Honor Roll Award. The award was presented to Chelsea High for the…