Winifred ‘Winnie’ Dyer Member of Revere Womens’ Club and Devotee of ICC Parish Winifred R. “Winnie” (Dixon) Dyer of Peabody, formerly of Revere and Chelsea, died at her home on June 2. She was 86 years old. “Winnie” was born…
Memorial Day Enhanced by Parade, Weather and Meaningful Ceremony
No one knew quite what to expect on Monday morning around 8:15 a.m. when the new Memorial Day Girl Scout parade pushed off from the parking lot of Welsh’s Funeral Home on Broadway. There was a healthy crowd of participants…
McLaughlin Pension Investigation Continues
The Chelsea Retirement Board reported last week that it continues trying to investigate the pension request of former Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) director Michael McLaughlin, but the Board is not get unfettered cooperation in the task. Board Chair Joe Siewko…
City Credit Rating Shines Despite Gloomy Economy
While many communities have had to sacrifice their credit ratings by raiding Rainy Day Funds in order to stay afloat during the last several lean financial years, Chelsea remains trustworthy and financially strong according to Wall Street credit agencies. Standard…
Looking at the City…
Watching the old rusting steel oil tanks lining Marginal Street by the salt pile coming down is absolutely extraordinary. Twenty-five years ago if anyone around here had been asked if those tanks could come down, you would have been laughed…
Memorial Day, Again
Memorial Day has again come and gone and with it, the growing sense, we believe, that the holiday is experiencing a significant rebirth as Americans come to understand more clearly and in deeply personal ways, the sacrifices being made by…
Lady Red Devils Win Freshman-Sophomore Meet
A contingent of Chelsea High freshman and sophomore members of the CHS girls track team brought home the first place prize at the annual Freshman and Sophomore Meet of the Commonwealth Athletic Conference. Coach Kim Huffer’s squad edged out their…
Police Briefs 05-31-2012
May 21 Nelly Coto, 46, of 32 Francis Street, Everett, was arrested for assault and battery. Jody Lassiter, 49, of 39 Vernal Street, Everett, was arrested for warrant felony default and straight felony warrant. John F. Sullivan, 32, of 28…
Obituaries 05-31-2012
James Zorbas Melrose Resident James M. Zorbas of Melrose died on May 27. He was 64 years old. He was the devoted son of the late Arthur C. and Anne M. (Smole) Zorbas, caring brother of John Zorbas and his…
Fox 25 Zip Trip Hits Admiral’s Hill Friday
All of Greater Boston will be watching Chelsea on Friday morning as the Fox 25 Zip Trip Morning Show pays a live visit to Admiral’s Hill, and they’re calling on all Chelsea residents to come down and get involved in…
Memorial Day 2012
The long weekend for those of us living safely throughout the nation is much more than that for all of us. Whether we recognize and feel the intensity of the Memorial Day holiday or not, whether we understand what sacrifice…
CHS Girls Track Team Wins CAC League Meet
The Chelsea High girls track and field team pulled out a narrow win in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference All-League Meet last week, barely edging their nearest rival, Mystic Valley, by a score of 121-119.33. Four CHS school records were set…