Patricia A. Lewin March 14, 1938 – February 5, 2018 Patricia Lewin, a lifelong Chelsea resident, passed away on Monday, Feb. 5 at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home where she was receiving supportive care while battling several ongoing illnesses. She…
Guarding the Home Court
Jose Gutierrez gets ready to defend against Methuen’s Dante Rivera during last Sunday’s matchup at Chelsea High School. The Red Devils fought a hard battle with Methuen and came up the winner, 67-63.
Marshall the Lions:Chelsea Man Brought His Love of Africa to Pictures
Most children pretend to encounter lions in the wilds of Africa, but Marshall Lawrence Reiner Jr., of Chelsea’s Cohen Florence Levine Estates, actually did encounter lions while growing up in Africa. Reiner, 82, has lived in Chelsea for about two…
Gertrude Bial, Longtime Chelsea Resident, Dies at the Age of 94
Gertrude (Florence) Bial of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Chelsea, entered into rest on Jan. 30, 2018. She was 94 years old. Born in Chelsea, Mrs. Bial was the daughter of the late Myer Israel and the late Fannie (Raisman)…
Steve Wynn Under the Microscope:Wynn CEO Steve Wynn, Company Push Back Against Sexual Harassment Allegations
The gaming world was spun on its side Friday afternoon when a Wall Street Journal report went public and described a pattern of sexual harassment by Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn – allegations that filtered through Las Vegas and into…
Major Recycler Cheering Plastic Bag Bans, Including Chelsea’s Potential One
One of the largest recycling plants in the nation, Casella Waste in Charlestown, is hailing the recent spate of plastic bag bans in the area, including the discussions happening right now in Chelsea about a potential ban. Casella handles about…
MGC says Wynn Organization Did Not Inform Them of Settlement
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) on Wednesday, Jan. 31, held a special hearing into the allegations against Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn – a Massachusetts gaming licensee – and said they were not told of the 2005 private settlement, while…
Potential Wynn Branding Problems Likely to Move into Uncharted Territory
One of the biggest questions floating around all of Greater Boston right now regarding the allegations against CEO Steve Wynn is whether or not the casino building here will carry his signature brand name at the top when it opens…
Viaduct Project Reconsidering Elimination of 5th Street On-Ramp
After a packed meeting last Wednesday, Jan. 24, project managers for the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) said they are reconsidering a recommendation to eliminate the 5th Street onramp as part of the overall three-year Chelsea Viaduct Rehabilitation project. Joseph…
Chelsea Black History Month Activities to Start Today, Feb 1
Several Chelsea organizations are pulling together this year to sponsor an entire month’s-worth of events around Black History Month, and the events will kick off tonight, Feb. 1, at City Hall with a presentation on the Latimer Society. “It’s a…
Boston Councilor Ayanna Pressley to Run for 7th Congressional District Seat
Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley intends to seek the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District, she announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Pressley, who made history in 2009 as the first woman of color elected to the Boston City Council,…
MS-13 Member Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder
An MS-13 member was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for RICO conspiracy involving attempted murder. Daniel Menjivar, a/k/a “Roca,” a/k/a “Sitiko,” 22, a Salvadoran national who resided in Chelsea, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis…