Some of Chelsea’s all-time greats gathered in sunny central Florida for a friendly round of golf. Pictured on the course are, from left, Larry Skara, Eric Shuman, Bobby Spinney, Michael Zullo, and Robert Cameron.
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A Good Friend to Chelsea:Ronald “Ronnie” Madden, Founder of Local Softball League, Passes Away at the Age of 64
Ronald “Ronnie” A. Madden, a founder of the Chelsea Modified Fast Pitch Softball League in the late 1970s, died May 6, 2017 after a gallant battle against various illnesses. He was 64. Jack Madden said that his beloved older brother,…
New Application:ZBA says Strip Club is ‘Concert Hall,’ Club Will Go Back to Federal Court
By Seth Daniel In a highly-anticipated meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) took on the Phantom Ventures strip club matter once again – after having it remanded back to the Board from a Federal Court judge – and decided…
Parking Restrictions in Cary Square Bring Drama to the Council
By Seth Daniel Urging the utilization of a little-used stipulation in the City Charter, a former city councillor asked the Council on Monday night to reverse the decision of the Traffic Commission in adding two-hour parking signs along Washington Avenue…
Race Unfolding on Mill Hill as Nomination Papers Become Available
By Seth Daniel As nomination papers have come available in the last week, an interesting race between a sitting councillor and a former councillor has already started to unfold in the Mill Hill District 3 area. Councillor Matt Frank has…
News Briefs
by Seth Daniel GALLERY @SPENCER LOFTS The Gallery at Spencer Lofts announces BIRDS ON BROWN PAPER, a solo exhibition of recent works by painter BRENDA WRIGLEY SCOTT. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, May 21, 3-6 p.m. The…
Chelsea Man Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution Scheme in Massachusetts and Puerto Rico
A Chelsea resident was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Boston for distributing cocaine in Massachusetts and Puerto Rico. Jose Ramirez-Baez, 40, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to 43 months in prison and five years…
Al Huda Society Holds Open House for City, Religious Leaders
By Seth Daniel The Al Huda Society on Willow Street invited religious leaders from the community and City Manager Tom Ambrosino to their mosque to watch Jumaa congregational prayers and then participate in an interfaith dialog with members of the…
Fugitive,Alleged MS-13 Member Arrested
An fugitive alleged member of MS-13, who returned to Boston after begin deported to El Salvador in 2012, was arrested on Friday, May 5, in East Boston and charged with illegal re-entry. Elenilson Gustavo Gonzalez-Gonzalez, aka “Siniestro,” 31, was arrested…
Chelsea Marches on Washington
Cristian Garcia, Henry Wilson, Faye Dookharan, Stephanie Alvarado, Alisha Shrestha, Xena Curry, Robin de Vink, Tina Huynh, Cinthya Mancia, and Abraham Moreira march down Pennsylvania Avenue after taking part in the People’s Climate March on Saturday, April 29. The Chelsea…