Sources close to the General Services Administration and ACS Development of Chelsea say that the GSA has finalized, approved and signed a contract with the Chelsea development firm to build the FBI’s Northeast Regional headquarters in Chelsea. Official word is…
Face of the Law: U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz Gives a Rare Look into Her Life
One doesn’t often get a look into the personal lives of judges and top prosecutors. Most often, one sees a federal prosecutor out front, on the podium, during major cases and after breaking news. Such has been the case with…
The FBI is Coming to Chelsea
With final approval of the General Services Administration to contract with ACS Development of this city to build a 200,000 square foot facility in Chelsea, the FBI is coming to town. The FBI’s Northeast Regional Headquarters is going to be…
Sports 10-06-2011
Red Devil gridders return to action The Chelsea High football team will swing back into action after a bye week, traveling to Shawsheen Tech Saturday afternoon for what promises to be a rugged encounter. Coach Mike Stellato’s Red Devils stand…
Police Briefs 10-06-2011
Monday, September 26 Demond Steele, 32, of 38 Chestnut Street, Chelsea, was arrested for unarmed robbery. Jason S. Englen, 29, of 109 Marlborough Street, Chelsea, was arrested for two counts of unarmed robbery. David Hurtado, 21, of 725 Broadway, Chelsea,…
Obituaries 10-06-2011
Patricia Ostergard Life Long Chelsea resident Patricia J. Ostergard, a life long Chelsea resident, also known as Pat Harkins, died at the Whidden Memorial Hospital on October 3 surrounded by family and friends who love and adore her. She was…
EPA Awards Chelsea Collaborative’s Green Space and Recreation Committee Clean Diesel Air Quality Grant
On Monday, September 19, the New England Regional US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a press conference at the Conley Terminal in South Boston to announce funding for four Massachusetts projects to improve air quality through clean diesel technologies. The…
Peter A. Zaksheski Re-elected to the Board of Directors of the MFDA
Peter A. Zaksheski of the Anthony Memorial / Frank A. Welsh and Sons Funeral Homes in Chelsea was recently re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association. Installation Ceremonies were held at the organization’s annual banquet,…
Chelsea Walk for Living
Hundreds of people turned out on a warm and sunny day for the Walk for Living, which was held last Sunday morning on Admiral’s Hill at Mary O’Malley Park. It was a jaunty and hopeful two mile walk throughout Admiral’s…
Chelsea School System Unveils Its New Logo
The Chelsea Public Schools have a new logo and marketing tag line. Dr. Mary Bourque, superintendent of schools, said that “Bridge to Success” became the logo and marketing brand on the first day of the 2011-12 academic year. The red…
Murphy Tops Bishop in Primary Balloting
Political newcomer Paul Murphy topped the ticket in Tuesday’s primary balloting, besting incumbent Councillor Kathleen Bishop by a 132-93 vote. Robert Borden was eliminated from the ballot in November. He received 30 votes. There were four write-in votes and four…
The Red Sox
Just when we thought there could be nothing more depressing or disquieting than last week’s Patriot’s loss in the last 3 seconds to Buffalo there came the Red Sox ongoing fight to lose a Wild Card playoff place. It is…