City Councillor Calvin Brown had domestic violence charges dismissed on the Friday before Christmas using a legal technique frowned upon by the Office of District Attorney Dan Conley. On Friday, Dec. 20, Chelsea District Court Judge Dunbar Livingston dismissed the…
Ring out the Old…. We Wish Our Readers a Happy and Healthy 2014
New Year’s Day really isn’t different than any other day of the year. It is a day that has no real significance other than its place on the calendar. However, that lack of meaningfulness also is New Year’s greatest asset.…
Red Devils Drop Pair; Host Lynn Tech Friday
The Chelsea High boys basketball team found the Beverly Holiday Tournament anything but merry, as the Red Devils dropped both of their games in the tourney this past weekend. Chelsea drew the host team in the tourney opener Friday night…
Obituaries 01-02-2014
Edward Nadolny Of Chelsea, formerly of Everett Edward P. Nadolny of Chelsea, formerly of Everett, died on December 25. A US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was the beloved husband of the late Rose (Salamone); dear and devoted…
John Ruiz Hosts Event on Jan. 4
Fighting Crime: City Leaders Look to Take Ten Steps Forward Against Crime
In the wake of several high-profile criminal incidents in and around the central part of the City this past year, city officials this week have proposed taking a $1 million bite out of that crime. City Manager Jay Ash and…
Yeast is the Key Ingredient for a Great Beer at Mystic Brewery
The typical beer drinker doesn’t particularly think about the yeast used in the fermentation process when swilling down the contents of a 40-ounce bottle of Pabst. In fact, a good many beer drinkers probably don’t even know that yeast is…
Second Storm Breeds Icy Conditions
The official snow count in Chelsea for Tuesday’s snowstorm was around 6.5 inches – and a good deal of that accumulation was quickly removed from the City’s roads and streets, something that cannot be said for state highways and byways.…
Winter Fest Goes on Despite Bad Weather
The spirit of the season was quite evident, even though Chelsea Winter Fest moved indoors this past Saturday. “As much as I would have loved to be out in the cold and the snow, celebrating our community in the warmth…
Frank Gets Verbal Nod for Council Presidency
Ten councillors gave verbal pledges to Councillor Matt Frank for his Council President run on Monday night at a subcommittee meeting. The meeting was designed to elect new officers, but the pledges are non-binding and could, theoretically, change. However, it…
An “Excellent” Evaluation for City Manager Jay Ash
We agree wholeheartedly with the Chelsea City Council’s evaluation that City Manager Jay Ash is doing an “excellent” job as the leader of our city. From one end of our city to the other, Jay Ash has made a positive…
Red Devil Hoopmen Top Greater Lawrence, 59-47
The Chelsea High boys basketball team earned its first victory of the season with a 59-47 triumph over Greater Lawrence Monday evening on the local court. The contest was not as close as the final score might indicate, as the…