Christmas is almost upon us and it promises to be the merriest Christmas in many years for most Americans. Our long, twin nightmares of deep economic recession and seemingly-unending wars in the Middle East are over. It is fair to…
Category: Editorials
Perlatonda Says He Will Vote for Robinson for President
Councillor Joe Perlatonda returned from vacation this week and said he would be voting for Councillor Leo Robinson to be the next Council President on Jan. 5. “I think Matt Frank was a terrible president and I think Clifford Cunningham…
Happy Hanukkah
We want to wish Jewish residents in Chelsea a Happy Hanukkah in honor of the “Festival of Lights” holiday that began Tuesday at sundown and continues for eight days and nights. There are many traditions associated with this holiday, notably…
Thank You, Shawn O’Regan for Your Work with Chelsea Little League
The Chelsea Little League concluded a successful 2014 season under president Shawn O’Regan, a member of the School Committee. O’Regan has worked hard to raise funds for the league and keep this important sports program running in our city. So…
With Rising Electric Prices, Consumer Caution Urged
Marilyn Murphy, Energy Director at Community Action Programs Inter-City (CAPIC) in Chelsea, has managed low income energy programs for decades. In late September, when National Grid announced rate hikes of 37% for the upcoming winter, she was not surprised to…
Recognizing the Great Work of the Chelsea Collaborative
The Chelsea Collaborative will host its 26th Annual Holiday Gala tonight (Thursday) at Spinelli’s in East Boston. They will honor the unsung heroes in our community who in their words, “have brought significant accomplishments toward social, environmental, and economic justice…
Happy Thanksgiving
Another Thanksgiving is upon us, a day for schoolboy football, family gatherings, and not much else to do other than enjoy a great dinner that reminds us how fortunate we truly are. Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its…
Residency Plan Gets Shot Down Again, Despite Staggering Numbers of Dollars Leaving Chelsea
Councillor Leo Robinson has long been advocating for the implementation of a public safety residency requirement, and at the last regular Council meeting, Nov. 10, he took a different tack – focusing on economic development. Robinson introduced the measure by revealing…
Congratulations and Good Luck To City Manager Jay Ash
We congratulate our city manager, Jay Ash, on his appointment as secretary of housing and economic development in Governor-elect Charlie Baker’s Cabinet. We’re fully confident that Jay will be an outstanding asset in the Governor Baker Administration. His work in…
Question 3 Defeat Clears Casino Path
The defeat of the Casino Repeal effort, Question 3, on Tuesday’s ballot paves the way for the Wynn Resorts casino to begin its putting the pedal to the medal on its project. Wynn officials, after getting word of the vote…