With Congressman Ed Markey (D-Malden) leading the pack among Democrats vying for U.S. Senator John Kerry’s potentially-vacated seat, U.S. Congressman Michael Capuano (D-Somerville) announced Tuesday that he would not seek the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Capuano, who lost the…
HUD Letters Reveal Ticked off Inspectors: Alleged Lax Effort by CHA in October Audit
When auditors from the regional office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) showed up last October on the doorstep of the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) to dig into the alleged past abuses of former Director Michael McLaughlin, HUD says the…
Former Planning Board Member to Pay $7.2 Million in Federal Court Judgement
Prior to last June, Chelsea’s Gary Martel was a mover and shaker in the City. He was heavily involved in City functions and served on the City’s Planning Board, while keeping up appearances as a local investment broker. His beautiful…
Remembering Rev. King: A Great Man Who Stood Up for the Rights of Everybody
For those of us of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2013 will mark 45 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine…
Not a Great Idea: Regional Housing Authorities a Disservice
Everything in life has its pluses and minuses. But in our view, whatever the pluses may be of Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposal to eliminate the 240 local housing authorities and consolidate them into six regional offices are far outweighed by…
Police Briefs 01-17-2013
January 7 Justin Robinson, 26, 8 Arlington St., Everett, was arrested for disorderly conduct, trespassing, resisting arrest, assault and battery. Joshua Everett, 25, 85 Archdale Rd., Roslindale, was arrested for felony warrant. Ramon Pagan, 51, 1 Pine St., Boston, was…
Red Devils Edge Shawsheen, 44-43
The Chelsea High boys basketball team earned its third straight victory with a 44-43 victory at Shawsheen Tech last Friday. The Red Devils moved out to a 10-8 lead after the first period, but Shawsheen rebounded to take a one…
Obituaries 01-17-2013
George Brown Retired Boston Teacher George I. Brown, a resident of the Chelsea Soldier’s Home for the last five years, passed away on December 21. He was 85 years old. Born in Fall River, the son of the late William…
Chelsea Bridge to Close for Mechanical Adjustments
The Chelsea Street Bridge will be closed every night this week for mechanical and electrical systems calibration and adjustments, according to MassDOT officials. The closures will be every night from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. All traffic will be detoured…
Drug Lab Scandal Hits Bellingham Square: Man Taken in Again on Suspicion of Selling Drugs After Being Let out of Jail Less Than a Month Ago
By the richest of fates, Jonathan Vaughan got a ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card thrown his way less than a month ago. His luck couldn’t have been better, as he was one of hundreds of convicted drug criminals who…
Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast Set for January 21
The Chelsea community is gearing up for the annual Rev. Dr. Marthin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast that will be held on Monday, Jan. 21 beginning at 9 a.m. at Chelsea High School. The Rev. Sandra Whitley, pastor at the…
Senator DiDomenico Welcomes New City Council Leadership
On January 7th, State Senator Sal DiDomenico stopped in at the 2013 Chelsea City Council organizational meeting to congratulate new City Council President Dan Cortell and Vice President Brian Hatleberg on their leadership posts. The Senator also offered congratulations and…