School either already has begun or will be back in session shortly in communities all across the state — and that means motorists who have become accustomed to child-free streets during the morning commute once again must become eagle-eyed and…
Category: Editorials
Plenty to Celebrate as New School Year Beckons
With the temperature hitting 88 degrees Wednesday, it’s hard to believe that a new school year is upon us, but our summer is entering its final month and soon students will be returning to classes for the 2013-14 academic year.…
Remembering Ms. SheRrill Boveri
We extend our condolences to the family of former Chelsea High teacher Sherrill Boveri, who passed away after a brief illness. Ms. Boveri was an outstanding teacher who was dedicated to not only the academic advancement of her students but…
We Must Prepare for Rising Sea Levels
Benjamin Franklin coined the expression 200 years ago, “You should buy land because they are not making it anymore.” Well, that may not be exactly true for the last 100 years, as all the communities on the water have been…
Arnie Goodman: One of a Kind He Loved the City of Chelsea
The passing of Arnie Goodman removes from the local scene a man who truly gave his heart and soul to everything that was Chelsea on so many levels. Arnie loved the city in which he was born and raised, and…
Death and Taxes
The adage goes that the only certainty in life is death and taxes. This seems to be ringing true for local drivers. There is a plan afoot from the bureaucrats at the Department of Transportation to install new toll gates…
Thank You, Herbie and the Chs Grand Reunion Committee
They began their challenging task months ago of trying to contact former Chelsea students for another Chelsea Grand Reunion. The hope was this event would attract a good crowd of maybe 300-500 people. But those who made that forecast don’t…
Memories of Chelsea Fast Pitch Softball
There are so many great things that we miss about the “old” Chelsea and one of those memories is the Chelsea Municipal Fast Pitch Softball League at Carter Park. There were many, many nights when the Carter Park stands and…
Our Opinions A Joint Victory
The decision by Global Petroleum officials to withdraw their application to bring Ethanol trains to its Revere/East Boston terminal on tracks running through the communities of Chelsea and Everett certainly comes as good news especially to residents who live near…
Enjoy a Safe and Sane Fourth
Have fun on the holiday, but do it safely for yourself and your loved ones Back at the turn of the 20th century, editorial writers would implore their readers to make the Fourth of July “safe and sane.” Americans, especially…