A very, very powerful movement of Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) tenants has begun to organize over the past several weeks aimed at the outrages that are coming to light about former Executive Director Michael McLaughlin – and the breaking point…
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Ethanol Study Makes Recommendations
After the state’s Ethanol Transportation Study was unveiled Monday night in Chelsea, one thing was quite apparent: there’s not much that can be done to stop anything coming through on the railroads. What can be done is pretty straightforward and…
Briefs
WIRETAPS DISCUSSED WITH CHIEFS Area police chiefs were at the State House recently to discuss critical legislative matters important to the law enforcement community. Pictured at one such meeting is (l to r) Senator Sal DiDomenico, Chelsea Police Chief Brian…
Council Looking for ‘Better Deal’ in Sending Fire Union Contract Back for Discussion
In a move by the City Council seen as strongly pro-taxpayer, a resolution was approved at Monday night’s meeting to have the Firefighter’s Union sit back down with the City and work on a new contract. The Council has discussed…
Local Parishes Mirror Excitement Felt Around the World over Pope’s Election
Parishes across Chelsea and Revere are seemingly giving a big thumbs up to last week’s Vatican vote to elevate Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to the position of Pope Francis. They like that he’s an Italian immigrant. They like that he’s…
Woods Will Present Performance On Sojourner Truth Tonight at CPL
Noted actress Kathryn Woods will present a special historical performance tonight at 6 at the Chelsea Public Library. Woods will be performing a show, “A Woman Ain’t I? that focuses on the life of Sojourner Truth, who was born a…
Local Dignitaries Paint Bowls to Help out the Chelsea Hunger Network
City Manager Jay Ash, Police Chief Brian Kyes, Fire Chief Robert Better, Centro Latino Executive Director Juan Vega, Community Relations Officer Sammy Mojica, and The Neighborhood Developers Director of Community Engagement Melissa Walsh painted “celebrity bowls” that will be available…
Appreciation: Philip D. Fixman Set a High Standard of Excellence as a Constable
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…
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…