The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) met on Tuesday night, Dec. 11th, and approved one measure while continuing four petitions until the January meeting. •The ZBA approved a special permit for Maria Russo to operate a dress shop in the…
Local Aid Cuts to Hurt Chelsea
If the Commonwealth of Massachusetts had a checkbook, it would be woefully overdrawn. And they’re once-again turning to cities like Chelsea to help balance their red ink in the form of mid-year local aid cuts – the second time in…
Resident Parking Program to Start on February 1
City leaders said this week that they won’t be able to implement the new, sweeping residential parking program on Jan. 1st, but will instead set things in motion on Feb. 1st. In the meantime, residents and the City will be…
New $40 Million Housing Development Breaks Ground on Vacant Lot
One North of Boston, a 230-unit, market-rate, rental housing development has broken ground in the City’s urban renewal district on Sixth and Heard Streets, which is currently vacant property. The $40 million project will feature 48 studio, 123 one-bedroom and…
The Silent Killer
With the heating season upon us, now is the time for residents to check their homes to make sure that they have carbon monoxide alarms and that they are in operation. A winter season does not pass without some home…
State Aid Cuts
Just when we thought that we were out of the woods with regard to local aid reductions by the state, local officials across the Commonwealth were notified last week that there will be almost $9 million less in discretionary state…
CHS Boys Drop Season Opener
The Chelsea High boys basketball team opened its 2012-13 season against Minuteman Regional, dropping a 59-54 contest Tuesday evening at the CHS gym. Senior center Carlos Vega led the Red Devils in the scoring department with a fine 19 point…
Police Briefs 12-13-2012
12/03 Elmer Ramos, 37, 91 Sagamore Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for operation of motor vehicle unlicensed. Reza Malekian, 59, 463B McGrath Hwy., Somerville, was arrested on a warrant. 12/04 Mackenson Bonasse, 27, 96 Bellingham St., Chelsea, was arrested on a…
Obituaries 12-13-2012
Ronald Bennett Retired Lithographer, Saugus School Custodian and Excellent Athlete Ronald P. Bennett of Saugus died in Blueberry Hill Nursing Home on December 10 after a long illness. He was 83 years old. Born in Chelsea, the husband of Florence…
Christmas Breakfast
The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce held their annual breakfast at the Williams School on Saturday. Hundreds of local children enjoyed their visit with Santa Claus. Helping out were members of the Chelsea High School Interact Club.
Rising Home Heating Costs Have Homeowners Worried
If last year’s mild winter was a gift from God for those who pay close attention to their heating bills, one can certainly not expect another such generous gift this year. Projections for a much colder winter this year, along…
Dennis K. Burke Sends Fuel to Help New York After Sandy
In the two weeks following Superstorm Sandy a Chelsea based company did their part to help communties ravaged by the storm. Fuel distributor Dennis K. Burke, Inc. assisted in FEMA’s efforts by sending fuel and resources to New York and…