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…
Category: Editorials
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…
Thank You: Rev.Sandra Whitley
We thank and congratulate the Rev. Sandra Whitley, pastor of the People’s A.M.E. Church, on organizing and leading the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Breakfast that was held Monday at Chelsea High School. Every year the Rev. Whitley steps…
Remembering Rev. King: A Great Man Who Stood Up for the Rights of Everybody
For those of us of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2013 will mark 45 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine…
Not a Great Idea: Regional Housing Authorities a Disservice
Everything in life has its pluses and minuses. But in our view, whatever the pluses may be of Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposal to eliminate the 240 local housing authorities and consolidate them into six regional offices are far outweighed by…
Congratulations to the New Leaders
We join the Chelsea community in congratulating the new leaders of the City Council and School Committee who took the oath of office from City Clerk Deborah Clayman. We welcome the opportunity to thank new Council President Dan Cortell and…
Working Across City Boundaries a Must in Ongoing Fiscal Crises
Many, many years ago, Chelsea and Revere were one in the same. There were no boundaries along the Parkway or Chelsea Creek that separated the communities. When the communities were based on agriculture in the early days, there are stories…