Eastern Salt employee Paul Carlson gives an impromptu tour to John Schwagerl of the sprawling, green amphitheatre at the new industrial-themed park on Marginal Street – which should be officially opened later in the year. The park incorporates many marine…
Chamber of Commerce Pot of Gold Is October 23
The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce $10,000 Pot of Gold is at hand. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Holiday Inn Boston/Peabody on Rte. 1 North in Peabody. Be part of this outstanding evening, which will…
Vega Honored by NFL for Heritage Month
The Chelsea Collaborative’s Gladys Vega probably isn’t quite the right size for the National Football League (NFL), but she certainly packs just as much punch as the fiercest New England Patriots linebacker when it comes to hard hitting community issues…
Lydia Walata, a Dedicated Public Official and Mother
Cathy Walata Surette has a laminated photo on her refrigerator of her mother, Lydia Walata, who is standing with her good friend and long-time School Committee colleague Morris Seigal and chatting with U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy. A lifelong Chelsea resident,…
Workers Awarded $1m Judgment: GBLS Says Money Is for Back Wages Due from Boston Hides and Furs
Workers allege that they were called ‘dogs,’ not employees. They allege that they were harassed when they used the bathroom, told demeaningly to use the toilet at their own ‘casitas.’ They allege that they were refused any time to eat…
All-chelsea Awards Ceremony an Impressive Event: Congratulations to the Award Recipients
When City Manager Jay Ash founded the All-Chelsea Community Awards Ceremony in 2003, not even he could have predicted the superb event that it would become and the tremendous level of prestige these awards would hold for the recipients. Or…
City Spends $75,000 for Trash Compactors
As the City continues efforts to keep streets clean and to encourage recycling, the newest tool to do so is about to be unveiled. Beginning as soon as this week, the Chelsea DPW will begin installing BigBelly solar barrels at…
Police Briefs 10-03-2013
Maritime Commission Revokes Medrano Express License The Chelsea Police Department along with other law enforcement agencies have received numerous complaints over the past several months regarding a local business, Medrano Express, and their unethical, as well as potentially criminal, business…
Chelsea High School Sports Roundup
Red Devils fall to North Shore The Chelsea High football team dropped a 40-15 decision to North Shore Tech Saturday afternoon on a perfect day for football. The contest was not as lopsided as the final score might indicate. After…
Obituaries 10-03-2013
Audrey Clarke Retired Function Coordinator Audrey Cecelia (Jewett) Clarke of Chelsea passed away September 29 at the Eastpointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chelsea. She was 86 years old. Born in St. John, New Brunswick Canada, she was the daughter…
Now Open: Boston Yogurt
Boston Yogurt’s grand opening was on Monday September 23. The Boston Yogurt company, next to he Dockside Restaurant, is the place to go for your yogurt cravings, with a wide variety of flavors and build your own toppings.
Monge Installed as as Kiwanis President
The Chelsea Kiwanis Club held their annual meeting last Thursday and elected Elaine Monge to be their President as of October 1st. The installation and luncheon took place in front of a full house at the Wyndham Hotel in Chelsea…