John P. Dalis, who served this city as an alderman a half century ago but who achieved his local notoriety as Chelsea’s city clerk for 26 years, has died. Mr. Dalis, from an old Greek Chelsea family whose roots here…
Snorkeling Club
Congratulations to the Jordan Boys and Girls Club members who participated in the Snorkeling program, as they completed their trip to Hathaways Pond in Cape Cod. What a great experience for this group to get out into our local waters…
Chelsea Delegation Votes in Favor of Legislation Preventing Mortgage Foreclosures
The Legislature last Thursday sent a finished bill to Gov. Deval Patrick that will prevent unnecessary and unlawful foreclosures, reduce the number of abandoned properties across the Commonwealth and help remove one of the biggest remaining barriers to the state’s…
O’Flaherty: State is Ready to Talk About Clark Ave. School
A feasibility study on a new or renovated Clark Avenue school has been given the green light according to State Rep. Gene O’Flaherty, and now City leaders are left to ponder whether they should start from scratch on the same…
John Dalis
The death of former city clerk and former alderman John Dalis this week comes very close to marking the end of an era in this city’s long history. He was a powerful man who never abused his power. He was…
Police Briefs 08-02-2012
July 23 Jorge Rivera, 46, 75 Winthrop Ave., Revere, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor. Antonio Ruiz, 46, 41 Central Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon. Gayle Goss, 50, 44 Orange St., Chelsea,…
William “bill” Smigielski
The death last week of former Parks Commissioner William “Bill” Smigielski is a great loss for the city and for all of us who knew him and who admired him. Mr. Smigielski came up in this city and finally came…
Obituaries 08-02-2012
Jordan Fern-Amodeo Newborn Jordan C. Fern-Amodeo died at Children’s Hospital in Boston on July 28. He was 25 days old. He was the beloved son of Ashley Fern of Chelsea and Jackie Amodeo of East Boston; brother of Hailey N.…
Chelsea Firm Selected For Water Research Project
Pencilbrook LLC is a member of a team of water experts that won an international competition to fund a residential water research project in the US. Pencilbrook is a recognized authority in the field of water use analysis. The Chelsea…
Fire Alarm Empties Showcase Cinema Monday Night Showing
Hundreds of movie goers were made to vacate the Revere Showcase Cinema complex Monday night when a fire alarm went off inside the theater. The exit from the various theaters was orderly, according to those who were there. And there…
Gaming Commission Could Decide on Licenses in Late 2014
Timing is everything and timing has been the source of numerous questions about the new Massachusetts Gaming Law and the potential casino at Suffolk Downs over the last few months. On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) issued a preliminary…
Chelsea Schools Armed Against Cardiac Arrest
A longtime teacher slumps in his chair. Students go running to call for help. Another teacher or administrator at the school grabs the AED (Automatic External Defribillator) and runs to the room where the teacher is not breathing. With help…