Chelsea firefighters have become as familiar with babies lately as they have been with flames. Firefighters from Engine 2 helped deliver a baby girl late Saturday night, March 8, at a Congress Avenue residence, bringing a new life into the…
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Fog Rolled in Heavy Early Last Week along the Chelsea Waterfront
Fog rolled in heavy early last week along the Chelsea waterfront and at Mary O’Malley Park. Seen here is the towering Tobin peeking through the fog over some docked boats at the Chelsea Yacht Club.
Vincent Wins Primary, Monahan Takes Chelsea
Revere’s RoseLee Vincent cruised to victory Tuesday in the Primary Election for the 16th Suffolk District, which includes the Prattville area of Chelsea. Vincent beat second-place finisher Linda Rosa, also of Revere, by 540 votes in a Special Election that…
Ryan Takes Seat from Chelsea, Bests Avellaneda
Charlestown’s Dan Ryan cruised to victory Tuesday in the 2nd Suffolk District state representative Primary Election – besting Chelsea’s Roy Avellaneda by more than 1,100 votes. Because there is no Republican running on the other side of the ballot, Ryan…
Chelsea Black Community Organizes First Event, Celebrates Black History Month
The Chelsea Black Community (CBC) organization came together last Thursday night to celebrate Black History Month and to also memorialize its first public event. The celebration took place at the Chelsea Public Library. “This is the first year that we’ve…
Working Fire, Box 213: 66 Beacon St.
On Friday afternoon, Feb. 21, the Chelsea Fire Department responded to 66 Beacon St. for the report of a building fire. Engine 2, Tower 1 and the Deputy Chief responded from Central Fire Station along with Engine 1 from the…
Kelly School Science and Wellness Fair
Kelly School students are pictured with heavyweight boxing champion John Ruiz, teacher Manny Crespo, and science specialist Joy Pippy at the Science and Wellness Fair.
Fire Department Receives Grant to Replace SCBA’s
The Chelsea Fire Department took delivery of 43 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units this week from Scott Technologies. The Scott Safety Air-Pak AP-75 units will replace the departments SCBA units currently in service, which are more than 10 years…
Analysis: Can Chelsea Elect Its Own Anymore?
Tuesday night’s results were disappointing for those in Chelsea who were looking to elect the local guy, Roy Avellaneda, and keep the Chelsea seat in the hands of a Chelsea guy. Dan Ryan of Charlestown will certainly serve ably for…
Black History Month
Chelsea’s Kathryn Woods presented her renowned performance of ‘A Woman, Ain’t I?’ – a tribute to the life of abolitionist Sojourner Truth in her own words – as part of the Black History Celebration at BHCC Chelsea Campus last Thursday.…