THE CHELSEA REVOLUTION IS TELEVISED, AND HAS SOME COOL SHIRTS Damali Vidot, who is leading the campaign to look at getting a ballot question put to the voters this November concerning bringing back a mayoral form of government, appeared at…
Congratulations to Tom Ambrosino
Those of us who followed Tom Ambrosino’s tenure as mayor of Revere for 12 years were not surprised that the Chelsea City Council so overwhelmingly selected him as its new city manager this week. Ambrosino was chosen from a large…
MVP, MVP, MVP! Mia Nowicki Unanimous as CCL’s Top Player
The coaches in the Catholic Central League affirmed what high school softball fans have known for a long time: Mia Nowicki can pitch with the best of them. Nowicki, a 15-year-old sophomore flame throwing righthander for the St. Mary’s High…
Obituaries 06-11-2015
Douglas Tarbox Boston Gas Company retiree Douglas F. Tarbox of North Reading, formerly of Everett and Chelsea, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, June 2 at Winchester Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Doug served as…
POW/MIA Chair Dedicated
The Chelsea City Council and Veterans Agent Francisco Toro officially dedicated the POW/MIA Chair at City Hall on Monday morning following the conclusion of Memorial Day Exercises. POW/MIA chairs have been placed in more than 100 public buildings, sports stadiums…
Heavy Construction
Heavy construction and demolition on the Washington Avenue bridge commenced this week. On Saturday morning, the demolition process started. Here, a worker carefully guides his cement cutting machine across the bridge in preparation for dismantling the structure. The bridge and…
First City Manager Vote to Come Monday Amidst Council Unrest
The first vote for the City Manager position – a process that has come down to two finalists – will come on Monday night following a whirlwind of activity this Saturday when the Council will hold a community input meeting…
Chelsea ArtWalk Gets Boost in Hiring Coordinator
The Chelsea ArtWalk organizers took a big step this year in calling in coordinator Jordy Brazo to help bring the event together and market it within the city and outside of the city. The walk, which takes place on June…
CHS Class of 2015 Graduates Sunday
More than 240 graduates will receive their diplomas at the Chelsea High School Class of 2015 Graduation Exercises Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Saul Nechtem Gymnasium. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Bourque will lead the presentation of diplomas to…
CHS Valedictorian Finishes the Race Strong
In talking with Chelsea High School (CHS) Valedictorian Sara Beqo about her career at the high school, it readily becomes clear that sports have made a strong impression on her life, and will continue to do so throughout the rest…
Police Briefs 06-04-2015
Monday, 5/18 Jorge Lazo, 50, Homeless, was arrested for drinking/possessing open alcoholic beverage in public, felony warrant, misdemeanor warrant, immigration detainer. Tuesday, 5/19 James McCormick, 55, 29 Maplewood Ave., Everett, was arrested on a felony and a misdemeanor warrant. James…
Congratulations, Graduates
There is perhaps no event or occasion in the life of a community that is greeted with such universally shared joy as a high school graduation. Even for those of us who may not have a direct connection to a…