Elizabeth Warren came to the city Wednesday morning for a stop at Tito’s Bakery on Broadway. During this campaign stop shortly before noon on a chilly, overcast morning, the democratic senatorial candidate hoping to topple present republican Senator Scott Brown,…
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Jim Dwyer; A New Man Who Has Been Here Before
The last time the voting public encountered Jim Dwyer, he was sitting on the School Committee and carrying nearly 400 pounds. Two years ago he dropped his School Committee seat. Then he dropped more than 200 pounds. Now, following gastric…
Chelsea Remains Whole in Statehouse Redistricting
The city escaped the harsh redistricting lines drawn by the legislature’s mighty pen when it was decided on Tuesday to keep Chelsea as it is in the current district maps. First revisions of the voting districts had Chelsea losing a…
Second Annual Chelsea Reach Bike-A-Thon
The Chelsea REACH program, under the direction of Linda Alioto-Robinson, held a bike-a-thon fundraiser Sunday morning. In the photo above cyclists travel along the route in support of the outstanding after-school program.
Janine Romano, the First Female Firefighter in Chelsea
It took a blazing fire next door and a busy female firefighter at the scene for Janine Romano to cement her desire to become a firefighter on the Chelsea Fire Department. Romano, 32, was sworn in Monday night at City…
Leo Robinson Announces His Candidacy for Re-election as a Councillor-at-large
Hoping to continue a lifelong commitment to Chelsea as a respected community advocate and experienced political leader, Leo Robinson has announced his candidacy for re-election as a Councillor At Large. “I love Chelsea!,” said a proud Robinson. “I love the…
City of Chelsea to Receive Close to $1 Million to Reduce Youth Violence
The Patrick-Murray Administration announced that it will award Chelsea $900,000 as part of $9.7 million in funding to 11 municipalities across the Commonwealth to support efforts to reduce youth violence. As part of the Safe and Successful Youth Initiative, the…
Toxic Mold Ravages Subject of Admiral’s Hill Lawsuit: District Councillor Concerned
The alleged contamination of a condo unit with toxic mold apparently caused by water infiltration into the unit has caused a lawsuit to be filed against Admiral’s Flagship Condominium and its manager Lundgren Management Group, Inc., and Construction Design, Ltd.,…
Boston Hides and Furs Building Damaged by Fire Razed
First the Boston Hides and Furs building on Marginal Street burned. Then came the tropical storm a few weeks back and the building’s roof collapsed. Company officials said the building was largely unused during the past 20 years. Earlier this…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Revere’s Marta Rosa, a Latina Pioneer in Chelsea, Keeps Her Hispanic Heritage Close to Home – and Her Heart
When it comes to passing on her Hispanic heritage to her children and grandchildren, Chelsea native Marta Rosa said she and her family take a very intentional approach. Her grandchildren know about Christmas, but they also know about Three Kings…