For the second year in a row, Chelsea barbers pooled their resources to help young people in the community look sharp for school. Councillor Damali Vidot, Councillor Yamir Rodriguez, and barber Luis Rodriguez organized the event this year, with music…
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A Legend is Leaving:Gladys Vega to Step Down as Executive Director of the Chelsea Collaborative
By Cary Shuman Gladys Vega, a pilla r of the community and executive director of the Chelsea Collaborative since 2006, is stepping down as the leader of the well-known agency whose headquarters are on Broadway. Vega, who has earned victories…
Superintendent says This Year Will Be About ‘Leadership for Social Justice’
By Seth Daniel Supt. Mary Bourque called on faculty and staff from around the district at her annual breakfast on Monday, Aug. 28, to lead students, families and the district to social justice. “We are a district committed to ongoing…
City Takes Two-Way Broadway Idea to Businesses Today, Aug 31
By Seth Daniel City officials and consultants for the Re-Imagining Broadway effort will take one of their most controversial suggestions to the business community on Broadway today, Aug. 31, prompting a discussion about making Broadway a two-way street. The six-month…
Leominster Man Charged in Connection with Chelsea Shooting
A Leominster man was arraigned Monday on charges he took part in the shooting of another man in Chelsea last weekend. Juan Oliva, 27, of Leominster, was arraigned in Chelsea District Court on charges of armed assault in a dwelling,…
Copsicle Truck Saves Ice Cream Entrepreneur
By Seth Daniel Call it the caper of the Ironic Ice Cream. And the Chelsea Police were right on time to solve it. Police reported that on Monday as they were preparing to set up for the Eclipse Party at…
Eclipse Proves to be One of the Most Popular Events of the Year
By Seth Daniel As the moon began to pass in front of the Sun on Monday, Aug. 21, the line of people who wanted to get in on the Eclipse Party on City Hall Lawn began to grow and grow.…
A Comfortable Fit:Former School Committeewoman Lineweaver Brings a Wealth of Experiences to Kelly School
By Seth Daniel After having worked in Boston schools, and having also served on the Chelsea School Committee, Lisa Lineweaver is bringing her talents this year to the very school where her own kids go – the Kelly School. Joining…
Chelsea Soldiers Home Annual BBQ
Veterans and families gathered for the annual BBQ at the Chelsea Soldiers Home. Pictures are Cheryl Poppe, Matthew Giacoppo and Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian.
Kayaks and the Creek: Residents Want More Recreation Opportunities on the Waterfront
By Seth Daniel When Sandra Perdomo’s little daughter saw the kayaks floating off the new pier on Marginal Street last Tuesday, Aug. 8, her eyes lit up as big as silver dollars. She had never been on a kayak, and…