Beauty pageant winner Mary D’Eon is pictured with her family at the Burlington Coat Factory store in Revere where she is involved in a community service project for the donation of winter coats. Pictured with Mary are her parents, Phyllis…
Housing Authority Scratches It’s Head over HUD Memos
The new year quickly brought a new challenge to the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) Board and administration as the New England office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has sent some pretty aggressive letters to the CHA – letters that…
Chelsea Man Charged with Extortion Plot
A Shurtleff Street man is being held on high bail in Framingham after being charged with extorting a Framingham man – allegedly going so far as to create a website claiming the victim was a murderer wanted in Brazil. Devair…
Congratulations to the New Leaders
We join the Chelsea community in congratulating the new leaders of the City Council and School Committee who took the oath of office from City Clerk Deborah Clayman. We welcome the opportunity to thank new Council President Dan Cortell and…
Police Briefs 01-10-2013
12/25 Kirk Crowley, 44, 855 Broadway, Chelsea, was arrested for breaking and entering nighttime, larceny over $250, malicious destruction of property over $250. Rafael Jurado, 25, 45 Louis St., Chelsea, was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon, threat to…
Obituaries 01-10-2013
Dante Maida Of Peabody, formerly of Chelsea Dante A. Maida of West Peabody, formerly of Chelsea, died on January 6. A US Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was the beloved husband of the late Frances “Sissy” (Curran)…
Students Of the Month
The November Chelsea High School (CHS) Students of the Month for November were Robert Connors (left) and Amairani Parras. Both are senior members of the Interact Club who were chosen because of their combination of academics and community service. Both…
Robyn Had an A-Mazin Basketball Career
Chelsea resident Robyn Mazin was honored by St. Mary’s High School for scoring 1,072 points in her outstanding basketball career. Pictued at the 1,000-point club banner-raising ceremony Saturday at the school gymnasium are Kristi Mazin, Diane Mazin, Robyn Mazin, Steve…
Callahan Tunnel Now a Dangerous Ride
If you are from Chelsea or East Boston you already know that the Callahan Tunnel that connects Eastie to rest of the city is not one of the most eye-appealing tunnels. However, two weeks ago the tunnel went from an…
12 from `12: the Top Stories from Chelsea in 2012
A major difference between cities and towns is the level of activity found within their borders. Generally, cities are the busier, with the hustle and bustle of millions of people making their way to and through, the hum of business…
City Ends Year with $10.7m in Free Cash
Ever finish balancing a checkbook and become pleasantly surprised to see that there is more money leftover than expected? City Manager Jay Ash again had that experience while balancing the City’s checkbook recently. After all revenues were taken in and…
Legendary Public Official Marilyn Portnoy Dies at Age 77
Marilyn Portnoy, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, passed away on December 25. She was 77 years old. Mrs. Portnoy’s son Eric delivered a beautiful, heartfelt eulogy at the funeral service, saying his mother was a generous person who reached out…