The Chelsea City Council and Veterans Agent Francisco Toro officially dedicated the POW/MIA Chair at City Hall on Monday morning following the conclusion of Memorial Day Exercises. POW/MIA chairs have been placed in more than 100 public buildings, sports stadiums…
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Heavy Construction
Heavy construction and demolition on the Washington Avenue bridge commenced this week. On Saturday morning, the demolition process started. Here, a worker carefully guides his cement cutting machine across the bridge in preparation for dismantling the structure. The bridge and…
First City Manager Vote to Come Monday Amidst Council Unrest
The first vote for the City Manager position – a process that has come down to two finalists – will come on Monday night following a whirlwind of activity this Saturday when the Council will hold a community input meeting…
Chelsea ArtWalk Gets Boost in Hiring Coordinator
The Chelsea ArtWalk organizers took a big step this year in calling in coordinator Jordy Brazo to help bring the event together and market it within the city and outside of the city. The walk, which takes place on June…
CHS Class of 2015 Graduates Sunday
More than 240 graduates will receive their diplomas at the Chelsea High School Class of 2015 Graduation Exercises Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Saul Nechtem Gymnasium. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Bourque will lead the presentation of diplomas to…
CHS Valedictorian Finishes the Race Strong
In talking with Chelsea High School (CHS) Valedictorian Sara Beqo about her career at the high school, it readily becomes clear that sports have made a strong impression on her life, and will continue to do so throughout the rest…
CHS Prom
Elvin Rivera and Samira Boutios look elegant at last Saturday’s (May 23) Chelsea High School prom at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge.
Large Development Proposed for French Club
Some 60 units of affordable housing are being proposed this week by The Neighborhood Developers in a $13 million five-story building that would occupy the French Naturalization Club at the end of Spencer Street. The property is owned by TND…
And Then There Were Two:City Manager Finalists Revealed
The City Manager Screening Committee announced that two finalists, former Revere Mayor Tom Ambrosino and former Portland (ME) City Manager Mark Rees, have been chosen for consideration to be the next Chelsea city manager. In a late Thursday meeting, which…
Stephen Leon Honored at Memorial Day Exercises
Monday morning on Broadway Chelsea was a long way from April 2, 2011 for veteran Stephen Leon. While he walked down the main street of his hometown – the grand marshal of the Memorial Day Parade – his thoughts were…