In a 53-page document filed quietly last week with environmental regulators and made public Tuesday, sweeping changes are detailed in the state’s highway tolling infrastructure and policies – including a program to charge tolls on the Tobin Bridge for northbound…
New Hotels Clear First Hurdle
The Planning Board this past week gave a go ahead for the development of two new hotels in Chelsea. Although action is still required by the Zoning and Economic Development Boards, City Manager Jay Ash remains quite optimistic that construction…
Movie Set on Everett Avenue Provides Excitement, Helps Businesses
During the 80 or more years that Chelsea Floor Coverings has been on the corner of Everett Avenue and Chestnut Street, they’ve amassed a list of clients that is quite impressive. From hotels to hospitals to universities to regular Chelsea…
Thank You, Herbie and the Chs Grand Reunion Committee
They began their challenging task months ago of trying to contact former Chelsea students for another Chelsea Grand Reunion. The hope was this event would attract a good crowd of maybe 300-500 people. But those who made that forecast don’t…
Police Briefs 07-25-2013
July 15 Simon Solis, 36, of 10 W. Baltimore, Lynn, was arrested for driving under the influence, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, assault and battery and stolen motor vehicle. Elder Portillo, 19, of…
Obituaries 07-25-2013
Santos Martinez Of Chelsea, Formerly of Puerto Rico Santos Martinez of Chelsea, formerly of Aibonito, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on July 21 surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was 92 years old. Born and raised in Ceyay,…
Grand Reunion
The Chelsea Grand Reunion Committee, led by Chairman Herbie Kupersmith (seated center, front row), has been busy planning the gala celebration that will be held on July 27. The committee is pictured Monday inside the Saul Nechtem Gymnasium at Chelsea…
MassDOT Encouraging Motorists to Sign Up for E-Z Pass
While the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced plans are underway for the implementation of All Electronic Tolling (AET) on the Tobin Bridge, MassDOT’s mobile E-Z Pass van was out in Chelsea encouraging motorists to sign up for the program.…
Patrick Does Not Sign Petruccelli Amendment to Block Ethanol Trains
Last Friday Governor Deval Patrick sent the amendment to the state’s Chapter 91 law back to legislators for further changes and made his own recommendations to the law. Senators Anthony Petruccelli, Sal DiDomenico and Patricia Jehlen’s amendment was aimed at…
Memories of Chelsea Fast Pitch Softball
There are so many great things that we miss about the “old” Chelsea and one of those memories is the Chelsea Municipal Fast Pitch Softball League at Carter Park. There were many, many nights when the Carter Park stands and…
Obituaries 07-18-2013
Angel Gonzalez Accident Victim Angel L Gonzalez of Chelsea died tragically, by accident, on July 3. He was 44 years old. Born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Angel passed away tragically late Wednesday evening after being hit while changing a tire…
Three Years in Prison for Mclaughlin; No Restitution for CHA
Judge says McLaughlin picked the pockets of CHA residents to line his own pockets In a sentencing hearing that seemed to take on elements of a criminal trial, Federal Judge Doug Woodlock elevated the sentence of former Chelsea Housing Authority…