It’s not often that an ordinary person who made extraordinary history can visit a classroom and enlighten students about the details and downfalls of what they went through to make history. However, that was just the case when Mary Beth…
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New GM in Town: D’Arcy Named General Manager of Wyndham Hotel in Chelsea
City Manager Jay Ash says the construction of the Wyndham Chelsea Hotel on Everett Avenue helped start a new era in the city, transforming a blighted industrial area to a place of great pride for the community. Ash said more…
Attorney Charged with Bringing Drugs to Chelsea Court
A Quincy attorney was arraigned on drug charges last week for allegedly bringing a controlled substance to a person at Chelsea District Court. Michael Lustig, 45, was arraigned on charges of possession of a Class B substance with intent to…
Going to the MGC: Suffolk Called to Gaming Commission to Explain New Revere Project
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will call Suffolk Downs before its board today, Nov. 21, during a regularly scheduled meeting to explain how the track intends to proceed with a Revere-only casino project at its property that straddles the Eastie/Revere…
A Big Step: State Gives Thumbs up to Clark Ave School Feasibility Study
The Board of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (SBA) gave the okay Wednesday morning of the Feasibility Study plan created by the Chelsea Public Schools for the new Clark Avenue Middle School. “It was a big step,” said Gerry McCue…
District I Fall Conference
District I Fall Conference, held on October 25 to 27. District I includes Zonta Clubs from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachustts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Canada. Almost 100 Zonta Club members attended the Fall Conference in Bedford, MA. Attendees from…
Pizza on the Parkway: Brandano’s Now Serving Its Specialty
Brandano’s has been a busy spot from May to October, serving up ice cream and slush to customers at the store on Revere Beach Parkway. Former Chelsea resident Shannon (Antle) Brandano, owner, has now decided to take her store to…
Vacant American Legion Hall Will Now House Homeless Veterans
Last year at this time, Veteran Al Kelly was living on the streets – homeless and on the edge of falling off society’s map. It was at that same time that he got hit by a car and severely injured.…
Secretary Bialecki Announces MassWorks Grants for Metro North
State money keeps rolling into Chelsea on a weekly basis this fall, with a $3 million grant being announced this week on the heels of another announcement last week for veterans housing and the gigantic Silver Line financial commitment in…
Ash Violated the Law in Firefighter’s Award
A state hearing officer has ruled that City Manager Jay Ash violated the collective bargaining laws earlier this year when he did not voice his support for a Firefighter’s Union arbitration award at a March 18 City Council meeting. Ash…