Memorial Day has again come and gone and with it, the growing sense, we believe, that the holiday is experiencing a significant rebirth as Americans come to understand more clearly and in deeply personal ways, the sacrifices being made by…
Category: Editorials
Memorial Day 2012
The long weekend for those of us living safely throughout the nation is much more than that for all of us. Whether we recognize and feel the intensity of the Memorial Day holiday or not, whether we understand what sacrifice…
The Re-Opening of the Chelsea Street Bridge
The new Chelsea Street bridge is a work of art as far as modern engineering is concerned. It is as awesome a piece of construction we have ever known in this city in its entire modern age except for the…
Kevin Murphy
We wish to once again affirm our belief that Kevin Murphy, the clerk of the Chelsea District Court, is being railroaded, possibly into retirement, by the court administration he works for. He was transferred to Salem when it was revealed…
Senator Kerry, Drug Czar Meet with ROCA, Leaders
The war against drugs moved its forum to Chelsea earlier this week with a visit to the ROCA facility on Park Street by Massachusetts senior Senator John Kerry and President Obama’s Director of Office of Drug Control Policy Gil Kerlikowske.…
State Treasurer Steve Grossman Meets Businesspeople at Dockside
The Dockside Restaurant at the Marketbasket Mall hosted a meeting between businesspeople and State Treasurer Steven Grossman Tuesday afternoon. The early afternoon visit by the state treasurer gave him an opportunity to mix with Chelsea businesspeople such as Robert Cashman,…
When Independence Means Everything
There is a dramatic and growing need for safe and affordable housing that allows the elderly to retain their independence and to live their lives with as few impediments as possible. This type of housing provides seniors with a number…
Applications Sought for Simboli College Awards
The Simboli Family’s generous scholarship opportunities for Chelsea High School graduating seniors heading to college are legendary locally. No one comes close to passing out as many scholarships as the Simbolis have done for quite some time. From those who…
The New Marriott
Construction of the new Marriott Hotel is moving along swiftly and the structure itself has taken on a presence that will likely be here for the next 75 years or more. The hotel will be a giant generator of tax…
The Chelsea Housing Authority, Again
One of the advantages of the recently ended receivership at the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) is that whatever favoritism existed in the system before has been expunged. The salary of the executive director is fair. The new CHA board is…