In 1968, Arnie Casavant was laid up at the old Chelsea Naval Hospital after having been injured while in the military. The Rhode Island native was fond of his days recovering at the hospital, but he didn’t give Chelsea much…
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Mystic Brewery to Open Beer Cafe on William Street
The popular Mystic Brewery on Williams Street will be taking a step in a new direction this coming Wednesday, June 18, when it opens a beer cafe where full pours of several popular, locally-made beers will be available. Founder Bryan…
Chelsea Firefighter’s Memorial
The Chelsea Fire Department held its annual Firefighter’s Memorial this past Sunday, June 1, in Fay Square outside City Hall. The annual memorial honors firefighters and retired firefighters who have passed away within the previous year. This year, firefighters honored the Crowley and McCormack families.
Chelsea High Valedictorian Ivanis Ready for Yale
Chelsea High School (CHS) Senior Milica Ivanis has had a spring filled with surprises. First, she got the surprise of her life earlier this spring when she found out she had been accepted to the Ivy League gem Yale University…
More Luxury Residences Arrive at ‘The Beacon’
Jason Roback, local real estate developer of The Beacon Condominiums at 81 Broadway, is proud and ready to welcome people to see his latest project. Roback, 35, has transformed the former home of the Beacon Café – which had previously…
Former Chelsea High Football Standout and Pop Warner Coach Joe Leonard Dies at 84
Mr. Joseph Leonard of Chelsea died on May 29, 2014, following a brief illness at the Quigley Hospital at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea. He was 84. Mr. Leonard was born in Chelsea and attended the Shurtleff School and Chelsea…
CHS Prom
Chelsea High School students flocked in their best dresses and most dapper tuxes last Saturday night, May 31, to the Logan Hilton for the annual CHS Prom. Here, Joanna Arevalo (left) and Kiara Rosario (right) model their dresses before heading into the formal affair.
Council Passes $138.1m Budget
The City Council unanimously adopted the $138.1 million budget proposed by City Manager Jay Ash for FY’15, but not without some cuts first. While the funding is now set for municipal services starting on July 1st, both the police and…
Council Cuts Back Police and Fire Overtime
In what some are interpreting as a message to the City’s public safety departments, the City Council registered a 7-4 vote at Monday’s Council meeting to cut back police and fire overtime significantly in this coming year’s budget. The measure…
Graduation Set for Sunday
The Chelsea High School (CHS) graduation exercises will take place on Sunday afternoon, June 8, at 1 p.m., in the Memorial Stadium. This year’s valedictorian is Milica Ivanis, who will attend Yale University. Salutatorian is Victor Le, who will attend Swarthmore…