Lucy Mildred (Lee) Robinson, matriarch of a longtime and widely respected and popular Chelsea family, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 7. She was 83 years old. Friends and family members paid their respects to Mrs. Robinson during memorial observances held at…
Chelsea Man Killed in Motorcycle Wreck
State Police are investigating the fatal motorcycle crash last week that killed a Chelsea man after his bike tumbled off a portion of elevated highway on Route 1 that cuts through the city. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Robert Navas indicates…
Kettle Cusine: Expanding Their Business
Chelsea based Kettle Cuisine, artisan maker of refrigerated and frozen premium quality, all natural soups, announced that they have entered into a business partnership with the Arlon food and agriculture investment program to advance company growth. “We look forward to…
Evelyn Wing
The well-known and highly respected Chelsea businesswoman, Evelyn Wing, died last week following a sudden illness. Mrs. Wing, the wife of the late Larry Wing, was 81. Mrs. Wing and her husband were primarily restaurateurs. During 45 years of ownership…
Fire Department Review is Long Overdue
News that the Chelsea Fire Department is going to be scrutinized by an independent examiner is frankly long overdue. City Manager Jay Ash announced last week that he is putting out to bid the cost of a full review of…
Police Briefs 08-11-2011
Monday, August 1 Louis N. Steriti, 67, 10 Forsyth St., Apt. #202, was placed into protective custody for drunkenness. Stanley De-Vorce, 50, 220 Broadway, Apt. #12, was arrested for simple assault and resisting arrest. Raymond Marion, 51, 44 Harison Ave.,…
Obituaries 08-11-2011
Waclaw ‘Walter’ Pozniak Retired Mechanical Engineer Waclaw ”Walter” Pozniak, a retired mechanical engineer, died on August 7 at the Lexington Health Care Center where he had been receiving supportive care for the past few weeks. He was 88 years old.…
Local – Marketbasket and Shoppers Are Busy Buying and Employees of the Supermarket Are Busy Serving the Customers
An early August afternoon at the Marketbasket and shoppers are busy buying of the supermarket are busy serving the customers. All the registers are open and the supermarket is gearing up for the Thursday – Friday and weekend rush.
Chelsea Chamber Plans Pot-of-gold Dinner
The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce is planning its annual $10,000 Pot-of-Gold Dinner for Wednesday, Oct. 19 at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield. Committee chairwoman Saritin Rizzuto and her hard-working committee are preparing another exciting event for guests who have the opportunity to…
National Night Out
Metro credit union and Kiwanis club members participated in chelsea’s observance of national night out at the Williams school. the event serves to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for local anti-crime programs, and strengthen chelsea Police and community partnerships.
Bail Revoked for Alleged Fare Jumper Caught with Gun
A Chelsea man will be held without bail for as much as 60 days after his attempt to jump an MBTA fare gate got him arrested on gun charges. Hamilton Rodriguez, 20, of Chelsea was arraigned in South Boston District…
The City of Chelsea Knows Something About Default and What Follows….
The drama is over. Our nation’s reputation remains intact albeit a bit tarnished by the default debate that ended earlier this week. Those of us familiar with the recent modern history of Chelsea understand something about default. The day before…