On April 2, Maria Yilma of Chelsea and several other Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (Geisinger Commonwealth) master of biomedical sciences students participated in the 22nd annual Gift of Life Donor Dash in Philadelphia. Gift of Life is a nonprofit…
Police Briefs 04-13-2017
Police Log Wednesday, 3/29 Rigoberto Gonzalez, 59, 73 Clark Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for trespassing. Thursday, 3/30 Enrique Rivera, 23, 728 Broadway, Chelsea, was arrested for trafficking cocaine. Lucas Miranda, 20, 74 Englewood Ave., Everett, was arrested for breaking and…
State Budget Priorities for Homelessness Are Needed
By Council President Leo Robinson The problem of homelessness in Massachusetts continues to be the number one problem among individuals and families who struggle with poverty. Homelessness is the result of families and individuals unable to meet the growing demand…
Spring Has Sprung….
Although our winter season was a mild one, both in terms of cold and snow, giving us hopes for an early arrival of spring, our optimism proved illusory thanks to a near record-setting chilly and wet month of March that…
Happy Easter
It’s hard to believe that another Easter already is upon us. Good Friday and Easter Sunday will be here this week, and those of the Christian faith will begin the observance of the holiest days of their religion upon which…
Happy Passover
We want to wish our friends in the Jewish community a Happy Passover or Happy “Pesach” as this important holiday is known in Hebrew. The holiday begins with a special Passover dinner known as a Seder when the story is…
Sports 04-13-2017
Bruins Beat by Bob Morello Bruins prepare for tough series For the Bruins to start off their best-of-seven matchup with the Ottawa Senators with a solid 60-minute effort, and a victory would be the best scenario to begin the 2017…
Obituaries 04-13-2017
Robin Ann Bard Malden High School graduate It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sister Robin who fought a courageous battle against cancer. Robin passed away peacefully March 31 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House,…
You’re A Good Man,Charlie Brown
Leah Kazuko, as Marcie, daydreams about what might be along with the rest of the cast of ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.’ Students at Chelsea High School will put on the uplifting play from April 6-8 at 7 p.m.…
City,Chief Kyes Renegotiate Contract:Kyes Receives an Extension,Will Stop Working Details
By Seth Daniel Acting to fight off other departments and agencies from luring Chief Brian Kyes away from Chelsea, City Manager Tom Ambrosino and Chief Kyes announced that they have come to terms on a new five-year contract that will…
City Wins Part,Loses Part of Phantom Venture’s Case
By Seth Daniel Federal District Court Judge Indira Talwani gave a bit of a win and a bit of a loss to the City in the Phantom Ventures’s suit-and-tie strip club case, throwing out most of the case, but remanding…
City,Faith Leaders Sign Accord for Peace,Understanding in Troubled Times
By Seth Daniel Five faith leaders from the three major religions signed a Statement on Religious Unity with City Manager Tom Ambrosino and formed the Chelsea Interfaith Alliance on Monday, April 3, to support one another in an uncertain national…