CHS Roundup Red Devils defeat Masconomet, 53-52; face Salem Thursday The Chelsea High boys basketball team overcame a sluggish start and played tough defense in the final minutes to earn a heart-pounding, 53-52 triumph over Masconomet Regional in a preliminary…
Obituaries 03-03-2016
Silvia Rodas-Dugal of Chelsea Sylvia C. Rodas-Dugal died as a result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident in Lynn early Saturday morning February 27. She was 25 years old. Born in Guatemala City, she was the beloved daughter…
Venezuela to Boston
Randi the Samba dancer, a frequent subject of painter Juan DelMoral, danced energetically to tropical beats for the crowd gathered at Pearl Street Gallery last Saturday, Feb. 20, for DelMoral’s artist reception in the show ‘Venezuela to Boston.’
CPD Promotions
The Chelsea Police Department held a ceremony for promotions within the Department and new appointees on Monday, Feb. 22, at the Council Chambers. Two lieutenants were announced, three new sergeants and three new officers. Pictured (left to right) City Manager…
City Manager:Time to Invest in Chelsea
By Seth Daniel The new Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) has been submitted to the City Council and City Manager Tom Ambrosino said it is a huge uptick in spending – with some $27 million in investments on the City over…
Residency Ordinance Ruled Out of Order Before Vote,Council at Odds
By Seth Daniel In what has become the first big squabble on the new City Council, many councillors are at odds over the decision to block a vote on the controversial police and fire residency ordinance that was expected to…
New Flood Maps Could Be Costly for Property Owners
By Seth Daniel New federal flood maps – set to be fully approved for Chelsea next month – could bring about quite an expensive surprise for homeowners in areas where flooding is probably the last thing on anyone’s mind. Flood…
Cromwell,CBC will Recognize Eight Chelsea Trailblazers
By Cary Shuman Chelsea Black Community (CBC) President Joan Cromwell has announced that eight individuals will be honored as “Chelsea Trailblazers” at the third annual CBC Black History Month celebration today at Chelsea High School. The recipients will be recognized…
Police Briefs 02-25-2016
ATTEMPTED MURDER On Feb. 18, around 4 a.m., officers were dispatched to 763 Broadway on the report of a past assault. It was reported that the alleged involved suspect had left the residence where the assault took place and was…
Isn’t It Time That We Put Kids First
By Senator Sal DiDomenico Massachusetts has long been a leader in education, public health, and innovation. However, when it comes to ensuring that all our children have a chance to succeed, we still have much work to do. To start…
Letter to the Editor
Governor’s Councillor Backs Calvin Brown for State Democratic Committeeman On March 1, 2016, “Super Tuesday,” Chelsea voters of the Democratic Party will go to the polls to nominate a candidate for the U.S. Presidency and elect two State Committee members…
Everyone Can — and Should — Vote Tuesday
Other than for anyone who has been living under the proverbial rock for the past few months, it is fair to say that the 2016 Presidential primary election campaign has drawn the most controversy and the most attention in our…