State dignitaries, town officials, and members of the community attended the Jan. 6 City Council/School Committee Swearing-In Ceremony at City Hall to celebrate the successes of the city. City Council President Matt Frank stood at the podium graciously, becoming accustomed…
New Council President Has Seen Best and Worst of Chelsea
When new Council President Matt Frank was growing up in the Mill Hill area of Chelsea, it wasn’t during the often-discussed “glory days.” Broadway wasn’t a thriving business district, and the neighborhoods weren’t bustling, there wasn’t a half dozen cozy…
Woman Dies in Accident on Meridian St. Bridge
East Boston residents are rallying around the woman killed New Year’s Eve day during a tragic accident on the Meridian Street Bridge. Aura Garcia was crushed to death when she tried to make her way across the bridge on foot…
A Sole Endeavor: Brisson Launches Reflexology Practice in Chelsea
Shannon Brisson is standing tall as the only certified reflexologist in the city. Last June Brisson became the owner and practitioner of Sole Endeavor Reflexology, a private practice with focus on the feet located at a cozy space inside Admiral’s…
Lucrative Offer: Mohegan Agreement with Chelsea Looks to Deliver at Least $2.5 Million a Year
A tentative surrounding community agreement (SCA) for Chelsea with Mohegan Sun casino would deliver at least $2.5 million annually to the City and reserve 5 percent of the permanent jobs for Chelsea residents, according to documents filed with the Massachusetts…
Six Candidates Emerge after Shocking News of O’Flaherty’s Decision to Leave
After several weeks of strong rumors about popular State Rep. Gene O’Flaherty leaving office, the City was shocked when the rumors actually came to bear Monday afternoon when O’Flaherty’s office confirmed that he will vacate the seat. Though not confirmed,…
Reinstein to Resign House Seat
State Rep. Kathi-Anne Reinstein officially resigned suddenly from her state representative seat on Thursday morning – a somewhat surprising turn of events that has her taking a job with Jamaica Plain’s Boston Beer Company, brewers of the Sam Adams beers.…
Chelsea Names Mentioned in Upcoming Race for Reinstein’s Former Seat
The news late last week of an open state representative seat once occupied by Kathi-Anne Reinstein quickly turned into a who’s in and who’s out discussion – as many local pols in Revere and Chelsea continue to weigh their options…
Good Luck, Gene
Chelsea has always been fortunate to have some great Representatives in the General Court of Massachusetts. For more than 20 years until 1996, Chelsea voters had Richie Voke representing them at the House Chamber. Richie was a master of bringing…
Red Devils Top Shawsheen, 53-42
The Chelsea High boys basketball team improved to 2-0 in the Large Division of the Commonwealth Athletic Conference with a big 53-42 victory over Shawsheen Tech Tuesday evening at the CHS gym. After trailing 12-9 at the end of the…
Obituaries 01-09-2014
James McMahon, Jr. Retired Truck Driver; Teamsters’ Union Member James A. McMahon, Jr. of Everett, formerly of Worcester, died on December 28 at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett. He was 81 years old. Born in Boston and a resident…
A Look Back at the Highs and Lows of 2013: There Have Been Many Cheers and a Few Tears in Chelsea This past Year
13. CHELSEA STARS Chelsea was abuzz while two of Hollywood’s biggest were in town to film their latest movies. Downtown, Denzel Washington was in and out of Chelsea Floor Covering, which had been transformed into the Bridge Coffee Shop for…