James Cunniff Customer service retiree, always a happy and friendly James M. Cunniff of Chelsea died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Wednesday morning, December 7 at the age of 62. Always a happy and friendly person, for over 30…
Chelsea Fire Dept Toy Drive
The Chelsea Fire Department is in the midst of its annual toy drive to help less fortunate families in the area during this holiday season. “After doing some research we found that 400 to 800 children in the city of…
CHS Class of 1976 Holds Reunion
Diane Frangiamone Butera, one of the most outstanding reunion committee chairpersons of all time, and Sharon Faletra LaRosa, a diligent reunion committee member, are pictured at the Chelsea High School Class of 1976 40th Reunion at Teresa’s in North Reading.
Chelsea Tree Lighting
With Santa Claus and Sen. Sal DiDomenico’s help, the City’s Christmas tree lights were turned on Tuesday evening in Chelsea Square, as scores of residents turned out to celebrate the season, drink hot chocolate and listen to music sung by…
Chelsea Fire, Surrounding Cities in the Thick of Cambridge Blaze
By Seth Daniel When the beginnings of a 10-alarm fire erupted quite suddenly in East Cambridge on Saturday afternoon, firefighters in Everett, Revere and Chelsea knew that their services would likely be needed sooner rather than later. Chelsea Fire responded…
Chelsea Council,Police Look to Reduce Default Speed Limit
By Seth Daniel It appears 30 is just too fast. City Councillors, led by Councillor Judith Garcia’s committee, and Police Chief Brian Kyes are looking to push the default speed limit on Chelsea streets down from 30 mph to 25…
Collaborative to Sponsor ‘Las Posadas’ Event Through Streets of Chelsea
Tipping their hat to the beloved Latin American tradition of ‘Las Pasadas,’ the Chelsea Collaborative will sponsor an event on Dec. 20 from 4-7 p.m. where participants will march and sing through the streets in solidarity with all immigrants and…
Police Find Hit-and-Run Driver in Houston, Killed Chelsea Man
Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes and Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley announced on Dec. 2 that the man wanted in connection with the June 4 hit-and-run death of 25-year-old Marco Salguero-Cruz has been apprehended as a result of…
Residents Begin Dreaming of New Housing with Corcoran
By Seth Daniel As adults talked and listened to the potentially big plans for redevelopment of the Innes Housing Development on Central Avenue, off in the corner little children were also dreaming. Coloring beautiful new homes with rainbows and swimming…
News Briefs
YOUTH CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Chelsea Youth Chorus will hold a concert on Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 258 Chestnut St. The chorus will hold the concert to benefit the Salvation Army’s Toy Drive. Entry is…
Police Briefs 12-08-2016
Monday, 11/21 Bryan Hernandez, 24, 30 School St., Gloucester, was arrested for destruction of property +$250, malicious and assault and battery. Gabriel Medina, 35, 72 Spencer Ave., Chelsea, was arrested on a warrant. Tuesday, 11/22 Carlos Rivas, 23, 110 Orange…
Remember Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on sneak attack early on Sunday morning causing destruction and loss of life, nearly 3,000 casualties. We are mourning on this day of December 7, the 75 year anniversary of Pearl Harbor.…