Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes and Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley announced on Dec. 2 that the man wanted in connection with the June 4 hit-and-run death of 25-year-old Marco Salguero-Cruz has been apprehended as a result of…
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Residents Begin Dreaming of New Housing with Corcoran
By Seth Daniel As adults talked and listened to the potentially big plans for redevelopment of the Innes Housing Development on Central Avenue, off in the corner little children were also dreaming. Coloring beautiful new homes with rainbows and swimming…
News Briefs
YOUTH CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Chelsea Youth Chorus will hold a concert on Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 258 Chestnut St. The chorus will hold the concert to benefit the Salvation Army’s Toy Drive. Entry is…
CHS Class of 1976 Holds Reunion
The Chelsea High School Class of 1976 held its 40th Reunion on Nov. 26 at Teresa’s in North Reading. Pictured at the reunion are, Jan Rubin, Bill Jarosz, Denise Karlin, and Nancy Miller Lord. More photos from the reunion will…
Rewarding Excellence at Jordan Boys & Girls Club:Perez Vichot Begins Her New Role as Executive Vice President
By Cary Shuman Michelle Perez Vichot has been promoted from her position as executive director of the Jordan Boys and Girls Club (JGBC) to executive vice president of operations for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB). She has…
Centrella-O’Hara Named New JBGC Executive Director
By Cary Shuman Gina Centrella-O’Hara, a member of the staff at the Jordan Boys and Girls Club in Chelsea for 17 years, has been named the club’s new executive director. Centrella-O’Hara succeeds Michelle Perez, who is the new executive vice…
City Preparing for Quick Turnaround on CPA after Overwhelming Vote
By Seth Daniel Lost in the turmoil of the November election was the overwhelming ‘yes’ vote for the Community Preservation Act (CPA) in Chelsea, and now City leaders have set an accelerated schedule to get the new program up and…
Happy Thanksgiving
Chelsea residents flocked to prepare for Thanksgiving this week, from hitting up the Market Basket to visiting the Salvation Army. Above, Felicite Valentine helped Mike Venezia with his selections at the Salvation Army on Monday morning.
Art Reception
Colette Brésilla standing before her recent paintings on display at the Gallery at Spencer Lofts through Friday, Dec. 30. The artist held a lively reception on Saturday night, Nov. 19, with live music and several guests.
Wyndham Hotel Owners Announce Another Attempt to Redevelop Hotel Property
By Seth Daniel The owners of the Wyndham Hotel came back before the Council on Monday night to announce a more extensive renovation project and to re-pitch the Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) agreement that the Council had previously approved for…