Two-hundred-and-fifty-five students in the Chelsea High School Class of 2013 will participate in commencement ceremonies Sunday at 1 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Constance Beck-Treadway, who will be attending Yale University, will deliver the valedictory address. Lejla Skokic, who will…
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Council Passes $131.4 Million Budget
The City Budget will increase by 8.8 percent as a result, mostly, of school spending, but strong economic development growth in the City will rule out any need for cost cutting or a Proposition 2 1/2 override vote. The City…
Back Pay Adds Up Big After Lengthy Contract Dispute
Resolving several outstanding union contracts was a relief for a good many in City government after several years of give and take, but one piece of that resolution wasn’t too refreshing for taxpayers. As part of the union contracts, retroactive…
Order on 10-mile Rule Strikes Out
The City Council ruled a controversial public safety measure out of order at Monday’s meeting prior to any discussion. An order had been put in last week by several councillors to look into enforcing the 10-mile state law that requires…
Chelsea Property Owner Indicted for Procurement Fraud
A Chelsea area property owner and real estate broker has been indicted in connection with procurement fraud and falsifying a lead inspection report, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced last week. Nidia Peguero, age 39, of Chelsea, was indicted on Thursday…
Parade and Ceremonies See Record Attendance
There is no underestimating how much people love a parade, and in Chelsea, the City and Girl Scouts have learned that such an affair can truly bring out more people to honor the service of military veterans and those who…
Another Utility Box Turns into Art
Chelsea Painted Box, a program that allows artists to paint utility boxes throughout the city, is calling for more artists to participate. Painted Box is part of the City’s effort to deter graffiti and promote art. The program is being…
Mother’s Day Dinner
The Buckley Apartments on Bloomingdale Street hosted a Mother’s Day Dinner that was enjoyed by many residents. Pictured at the buffet table are, from left, Lauren Toro, Tenants Council President Joe Pandolfo, Juanita Martinez, Councilor- at-Large Leo Robinson, Josie Yosefa,…
Markey Senate Camp Questioned for Campaigning at Memorial Day Service
The Markey for Senate campaign is facing questions this week over what appeared to be a sign holding event and campaign rally in front of City Hall during the start of the City’s Official Memorial Day Ceremony. Largely considered to…
Stopped in Its Tracks: Petruccelli and DiDomenico Adds to Chapter 91 Law Prohibiting Ethanol Shipments
Senator Anthony Petruccelli, with help from Chelsea Senator Sal DiDomenico and Senator Patricia Jehlen, added language last week during a late night session to amend the state’s Chapter 91 law. The amendment’s language would block Global Oil’s proposal to bring…