Philip D. Fixman, who served as a constable in Chelsea for 53 years and established the standards of professionalism by which constables do their jobs today, died on Feb. 25 following a brief illness. He was 89. Phil moved to…
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?: Tracy Syverain, That’s Who
Chelsea resident and Chelsea High graduate Tracy Syverain was announced this week as a contestant on the popular ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ game show – with her appearance coming today, March 14th. The show with Syverain will appear…
Former Planning Board Member Gets Long Prison Sentence for Fraud
White collar criminals beware, the U.S. Attorney’s Office isn’t playing around with investment scammers. That was proven on Tuesday with the sentencing of Chelsea investment advisor, and former Planning Board member, Gary Martel to more than 7 years in federal…
After 25 Years, ROCA Focuses in on Stats and Outcomes
Nearly seven years ago, ROCA founder and CEO Molly Baldwin gathered her staff in a conference room and decided to address a question that had been nagging her for some time. While everyone in Chelsea, Revere and other nearby locales…
John’s Pizza Celebrates 35th Anniversary: Mike Falzone Invites City to Special Event on March 17
John’s Pizza, a legendary, family-owned pizza and sub shop at 8 Central Ave., will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Sunday, March 17, 2013 with a special event. On that day, Michael Falzone, owner of the business, will roll back the…
Repeat Gun Offender Charged with Possessing Firearm
A Chelsea man on probation for multiple gun convictions and free on bail for allegedly bringing live ammunition into a Boston courthouse was arrested on Revere Beach with an illegal firearm and other weapons on Friday – the very same…
Appreciation: Limberakis Was Talented, Rare Artisan Who Loved Chelsea
Anyone who knew Michael Limberakis would tell you that he didn’t look through glass. Instead, the talented stained-glass artist took a hold of glass and made it or restored it into something elegant and beautiful. A window wasn’t a portal…
McLaughlin Associate Given Full Retirement
Having to follow protocol, the Chelsea Retirement Board granted a full retirement to the long-time Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) Director of Modernization and Procurement, James Fitzpatrick, at a meeting last week. Fitzpatrick was the director of modernization and procurement during…
Suspect Arrested on Murder Charges for Blossom Street Shooting
An Everett man is in custody for Tuesday night’s fatal shooting on Blossom Street in Chelsea. Jonathan Castro Sala, 22, is charged with murder. He was expected to be arraigned in Chelsea District Court Wednesday for the homicide of a…
Tuskegee Airman Speaks About Experiences Flying During World War II
When Dr. Cyril Byron Sr. sat down with his mother in their Bronx apartment in the midst of World War II and told her that he was going to be in a groundbreaking program for black pilots in the Army,…