The shooting deaths of two black men by white police officers in Minnesota and Baton Rouge, and then the assassination of five white officers by a black sniper in Dallas, have shocked Americans of all ages, races, color, and creeds.…
Obituaries 07-14-2016
Patricia Ann ‘Pat’ Burge Retired bookkeeper Patricia Ann “Pat” (Smith) Burge passed away Friday morning, July 8 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late William W. and Ann…
Up Close With Dinosaurs
Chelsea children gathered on the front lawn of City Hall for the first day of Chelsea Read’s Park by Park. Children had the chance to see real fossils of dinosaurs and learn about how they lived and died. Pictured is…
A Clean Ride
Firefighter Angel Arrieta washes Ladder Two on Wednesday morning with Galvin Marenco at the Engine 3 house on Broadway.
Fire Breaks Out at Elderly Housing Development
By Paul Koolloian On Saturday July 2nd at 2:10 pm Chelsea Fire Fighters responded to Box 236 located at the Elderly Housing Development at Sixth and Walnut Streets. Upon arrival crews from E2 and T1 under the command of Deputy…
One North of Boston Dedicates Gym in Francis Cronin’s Honor
On June 8 2016, One North of Boston, a luxury apartment complex in Chelsea, MA, invited members of their community and team to witness the unveiling of their completed gymnasium, dedicated to the memory of Francis Cronin. One North is managed…
“Superstar” Prosecutor Lauded for Service to Residents of Chelsea
A Suffolk prosecutor assigned to Chelsea District Court was honored recently for her community-minded work in and out of the courtroom, District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said. During the 13th Annual Suffolk Awards, held last month at Suffolk University Law…
Police Briefs 07-07-2016
Monday, June 27 Jonathan Velasquez, 30, of 35 Kimball Avenue, Revere, was arrested for warrant arrest. Kevin Marroquin, 21, of 59 Cottage Avenue, Chelsea, was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and interfering with police officer. Hilcias Palencia, 21, of…
Bruins 2016 Development Roster and Schedule
The Boston Bruins have announced their roster and practice schedule for the Bruins’ 10th annual Development Camp at Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington. The Bruins Development Camp will be held from Tuesday, July 12 through Friday, July 15. All on-ice sessions…
Obituaries 07-07-2016
Maureen Grant Devoted to home and family Maureen (Graves) Grant passed away on June 29 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford after a brief illness and rapid decline in health. She was 71 years old. Born and raised in Chelsea,…
Chelsea Collaborative Celebrates Unveiling of Workers Rights Mural
On May 31st, members of the Chelsea Collaborative, Chelsea city councilors, workers rights activists and Chelsea Community members gathered for the unveiling of the Chelsea Collaborative’s new workers rights mural. The mural creator, artist Nancy Guevara met with members of…
Residents,City Work Together to Make Cleaning Up A Year-Round Affair
By Seth Daniel Over the last few years, the Chelsea Shines event on Earth Day has brought out hundreds of people to help spruce up the City at the start of spring, but participants in the effort, such as Sharon…