City and School officials are about to enter a strange new place – the state’s new School Building Authority (MSBA). After building several new schools some years ago under the old state program, Chelsea has not embarked on a school…
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One Dedicated Voter: 98-year-old Resident Makes It to the Polls on Tuesday
It’s not every day that 98-year-old Geraldine Piva gets out of the house. It’s not so easy to get around when one is just a few steps away from triple digits. But on Election Day this past Tuesday, there was…
Chelsea Man Arrested in Drug Bust
A major drug bust in East Boston last week has removed 42 lbs. of heroin worth $5 million from the streets and landed a Chelsea man behind bars. Miguel Antonio Rivera, 35, of Chelsea was arraigned on charges of trafficking…
Council Action Could Save Homeowners $1,856 or More
If a plan being advanced through the City Council is adopted, average single-family owner-occupants could save $1,856 on their property taxes this year. That savings rises to $2,084 for two-family and $2,486 for three-family owner occupants. “That’s obviously a huge…
Zipcar Adding Two Cars and a New Location in Chelsea
Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, is expanding its presence in Chelsea with a new Zipcar location at the municipal surface lot on Fifth Street under Rt. 1. The increased availability of Zipcar in Chelsea will provide residents and…
Democratic Sweep in Chelsea Defeats Brown, Boosts Obama and Warren
It was a Democratic sweep on Tuesday in Chelsea, as one of the largest voter turnouts in some time overwhelmingly voted for President Barack Obama and Sen.-elect Elizabeth Warren. Some 60 percent of voters officially turned out for the election,…
Democratic Sweep in Chelsea defeats Brown, boosts Obama and Warren
It was a Democratic sweep on Tuesday in Chelsea, as one of the largest voter turnouts in some time overwhelmingly voted for President Barack Obama and Sen.-elect Elizabeth Warren. Some 60 percent of voters officially turned out for the election,…
Halloween in Chelsea
Kevin Flores (below), dressed as Captain America, and Azucarin the Clown (above) enjoyed a Halloween party Monday at the Plaza Mexico Restaurant on Washington Avenue. For more photos from the Halloween celebration.
Alexiss Earns International Playboy Model Status
Ashley Alexiss has a new title next to her name: international Playboy model. Alexiss (Ashley Smith), 21-year-old daughter of Velvet Walsh Smith of Chelsea, is featured in Playboy magazine’s South Africa edition. Alexiss earned her photo spot on the pages…
Chelsea Police Investigate Shooting
Chelsea and State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting homicide Monday on Clark Avenue. On Monday evening, during the height of Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the city, police got a call for shots fired in the area…