A major drug bust in East Boston last week has removed 42 lbs. of heroin worth $5 million from the streets and landed a Chelsea man behind bars. Miguel Antonio Rivera, 35, of Chelsea was arraigned on charges of trafficking…
Council Action Could Save Homeowners $1,856 or More
If a plan being advanced through the City Council is adopted, average single-family owner-occupants could save $1,856 on their property taxes this year. That savings rises to $2,084 for two-family and $2,486 for three-family owner occupants. “That’s obviously a huge…
Speaking of Sandy
Looking at the devastation on Wednesday morning of New York City and the decimated coastline, one cannot help but be amazed at how one of the most advanced cities in the world can be humbled in less than 24 hours…
Zipcar Adding Two Cars and a New Location in Chelsea
Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, is expanding its presence in Chelsea with a new Zipcar location at the municipal surface lot on Fifth Street under Rt. 1. The increased availability of Zipcar in Chelsea will provide residents and…
CHS Boys Soccer Team Falls in Tourney
The Chelsea High boys soccer team’s 2012 season, which saw Coach Mick Milutinovic’s Red Devils compile an undefeated 14-0-2 record and capture the championship of the Large Division of the Commonwealth Athletic Conference, came to an end Saturday evening under…
Democratic Sweep in Chelsea Defeats Brown, Boosts Obama and Warren
It was a Democratic sweep on Tuesday in Chelsea, as one of the largest voter turnouts in some time overwhelmingly voted for President Barack Obama and Sen.-elect Elizabeth Warren. Some 60 percent of voters officially turned out for the election,…
Police Briefs 11-08-2012
10/29 Marco Lemus, 46, 51 Grove St., Chelsea, was arrested for drinking/possessing open alcoholic beverage in public. Jose Aguilar, 45, 23 Orange St., Chelsea, was arrested for drinking/possessing open alcoholic beverage in public. Bonafacio Aguilar, 42, Pine St. Inn, Boston,…
Obituaries 11-08-2012
Richard Charles ‘Rick’ Serio Master Electrician Richard Charles “Rick” Serio, a Master Electrician and resident of Reading, formerly of West Peabody and Saugus, passed away on November 2 following a brief illness. He was 55 years old. Born in Chelsea…
Democratic Sweep in Chelsea defeats Brown, boosts Obama and Warren
It was a Democratic sweep on Tuesday in Chelsea, as one of the largest voter turnouts in some time overwhelmingly voted for President Barack Obama and Sen.-elect Elizabeth Warren. Some 60 percent of voters officially turned out for the election,…
Halloween in Chelsea
Kevin Flores (below), dressed as Captain America, and Azucarin the Clown (above) enjoyed a Halloween party Monday at the Plaza Mexico Restaurant on Washington Avenue. For more photos from the Halloween celebration.
Chelsea Police Investigate Shooting
Chelsea and State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting homicide Monday on Clark Avenue. On Monday evening, during the height of Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the city, police got a call for shots fired in the area…
Alexiss Earns International Playboy Model Status
Ashley Alexiss has a new title next to her name: international Playboy model. Alexiss (Ashley Smith), 21-year-old daughter of Velvet Walsh Smith of Chelsea, is featured in Playboy magazine’s South Africa edition. Alexiss earned her photo spot on the pages…