In a New York Climate Week speech, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced a plan to ban state agencies from buying single-use plastic bottles. Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) released the following statement in response. “Single-use plastics are a scourge on our…
Passengers Urged To Plan Ahead As Detours Expected at Logan
Special to the Times-Free Press Due to ongoing roadway work that will impact passengers using Terminals B, C and E roadways, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is urging departing passengers to plan for extra time if driving to the airport…
Get Your COVID-19 Booster Shots
While we would all love to leave COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, the stark reality is that the virus is still circulating among us, with the elderly and persons with compromised immune systems the most vulnerable to becoming seriously ill…
Mitt Could Have Been A Great President
The announcement this week by Utah Senator Mitt Romney that he will not seek re-election in 2024 leaves a void not only in the Republican party, but on our national political scene. When Mitt Romney was our governor, he showed…
CHS Sports Roundup
CHS Football Team Hosts Rox. Prep Tonight The Chelsea High football team will be seeking its first victory of the season when coach David Roque’s Red Devils host Roxbury Prep this evening (Thursday) under the lights on the turf at…
Obituaries 09-21-2023
Gabriella Hamilton Of Chelsea Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend Services of Loving Remembrances and offer their condolences today, Thursday, September 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea for Gabriella…
Chelsea Opportunity Academy Educator Honored With Butterfly Award
The Butterfly Award is given to a Chelsea Public Schools teacher each year at the Opening Day Convocation by the family of Carolyn Arond. This year’s recipient was Sela Kenen of the Chelsea Opportunity Academy. In addition to being presented…
On the Campaign Trail: Leo Robinson Announces Candidacy for Re-Election As Councilor-at-Large
Leo Robinson has announced his candidacy for re-election as Councilor-at-Large. The following is his statement: “Hello, my name is Leo Robinson. It has been my pleasure to represent the residents of Chelsea throughout my tenure. Today, I am proud to…
Attorney Olivia Anne Walsh Announces Candidacy for City Councilor At-Large
Chelsea Attorney Olivia Anne Walsh has announced her candidacy for election to one of the Chelsea City Councilor At Large seats, where she will be a full time Councilor At Large. The following is her statement: “As a longtime resident…
Lucia Henriquez Announces Her Candidacy for School Committee
Lucia Henriquez has announced her candidacy for School Committee in District 7. The following is her statement: “My name is Lucia Henriquez, a long time Chelsea resident and mother of two daughters who graduated from Chelsea High School. I am…
Tanairi Garcia Seeks Re-Election for City Council
Tanairi García has announced her candidacy for re-election to City Council. The following is her statement: “As a proud community activist, owner of Aloe Natural Coffee Shop, and mother of two children, I’m honored and excited to seek re-election as…
Deleidi Updates School Committee on 22–23 Financial Data
Deputy Superintendent of Schools Adam Deleidi updated the School Committee on some of the final data from the 2022-23 school year at last week’s School Committee. The district-wide attendance rate held fairly steady overall compared to the 2021-23 school year,…