The Chelsea Collaborative hosted a lively question and answer forum Tuesday night for the candidates in the at-Large City Council and District 5 Council races that will appear on the ballot next Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the City Preliminary election.…
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Council Nixed Sex Offender Ordinance
In the wake of a Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) decision last month that struck down the City of Lynn’s restrictions on where sex offenders can live, the Chelsea City Council voted in a close decision Monday night to strike down…
Malicious Flood Exposes Major Problems
Chelsea Police and Fire, along with the State Fire Marshal, are investigating an intentional flooding of the Broadway Glen high-rise apartment building early last Saturday morning using a fire protection standpipe, and the owners of the building could find themselves…
Hundreds Are Expected to Attend 12th Annual Taste of Chelsea Mon.
The Taste of Chelsea has not only been one of the most popular events of the year, it’s also been one of the most successful fundraisers for any local organization. Joseph Vinard, co-founder and chair of the Taste of Chelsea,…
Feast of St.Rose
The Feast of St. Rose of Lima took place at St. Rose Church in Chelsea during the weekend of Aug. 21-23. Pictured is Gabriella Romero in the children’s tent.
Temple Emmanuel Set To Hold Rosh Hashanah Services
The Great Shofar is sounded; a still, small voice is heard. This line from the High Holy Days liturgy, more than any other, captures the power of the approaching Days of Awe. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur call out…
Casino Project to Kick Off Clean Up Efforts Today
Wynn Resorts has announced that equipment will roll in and workers will begin site preparation and pre-construction activities on the $1.7 billion Wynn Everett Resort this morning, Sept. 10. The pre-construction work is starting less than two weeks after Wynn…
Firefighters say Fourth Engine Working as Predicted
Though it’s still a controversial subject within City government, firefighters this week said that having a fourth engine company deployed during the Washington Avenue Bridge project – and paid for by the state Department of Transportation (DOT) during the project…
Seventh Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living Set for Sept 27
Imagine being confined to one room for days, months, even years and then finding a home that enables you to regain your independence and, with it, your dignity. That home is the Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCL), the first…
Investigation into ‘Wiretap Room’ Shows No Factual Basis to Allegations
Investigators from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) reported last Thursday, Sept. 3, during a regular meeting that there was no factual basis to the allegations that two former State Troopers had gained unauthorized access to the state Attorney General’s wiretap…