Armando Rarca prepares for water to fall on his as Diego Gonzalez embraces the falling cold water onto his head. The two water-logged friends enjoyed cooling off on the hot day during the annual Bosson Park Block Party on Saturday,…
Exploring The Park
Students from the Chelsea High Summer Program spent the day exploring the parks of Chelsea with teachers Mrs. Moreno and Miss Shorey.
Soccer Program Seeks to Provide Activities, Jobs for Chelsea Youth
By Seth Daniel Four days a week, soccer is where it’s at for local young people in Chelsea who want to get down to business and score goals. In its third year, the Chelsea Collaborative’s Summer Youth Employment Initiative (SYEI)…
CHA Voted to Choose Corcoran for Possible Redevelopment Funding
By Seth Daniel The Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) chose an experienced public housing re-development firm this month to partner with in hopes of getting competitive state funds that would allow the CHA to completely re-build the Innes Development on Central…
Water and Sewer Bills to See Increase Based On Surging Water Costs
By Seth Daniel Water and sewer ratepayers can expect a nearly 5 percent increase to their bills starting this month due to a 10 percent surge in water costs, City Manager Tom Ambrosino said. “The combined water and sewer rate…
CPD Arrest Seven,Seize 900 Grams of Heroin in Morning Raid
As the result of a several month drug investigation resulting from several sources including concerned Chelsea residents, the Chelsea Police Department (CPD) along with MAGNET (Mutual Aid Gang Narcotic Enforcement Teams) arrested seven individuals and executed two simultaneous search warrants…
Former Centro Latino Building is the Focus for Redevelopment
By Seth Daniel A Revere developer with loads of redevelopment experience in downtown Chelsea is the latest person to propose an ambitious housing plan for the downtown district, this time focusing on the old Centro Latino building. Gerry Sneirson of…
Police Briefs 07-21-2016
Tuesday, 7/12 Jarrod Harris, 38, 152 Russell St., Everett, was arrested for assault and battery. Wednesday, 7/13 Vincent Durbano, 33, 39 Boutwell St., Dorchester, was arrested for breaking and entering nighttime vehicle/boat for felony, malicious damage to motor vehicle, malicious…
Our Summer of Discontent
Tragic events seem to be cascading upon us from throughout the world almost on a daily basis. Whereas for the past 15 years (since 9/11), a terrorist-inspired event might happen sporadically, now when we go on-line each morning to look…
Obituaries 07-21-2016
John Magazzu Lifelong Chelsea resident John R. Magazzu, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, passed away Monday morning, July 18 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 80 years old. Born in Chelsea, the son of the late Domenick and…
Council, CBC to plan unity march with Chelsea Police
A host of community organizations and city councillors have come together with the Chelsea Police to organize a Peace Walk from the Police Station to City Hall on July 27. “In light of recent national violent act, Chelsea residents and…
Green Thumb
Joe Fraher of Global, waters the garden at the corner of Broadway and Front Street.