The controversial Cinco de Mayo tortilla factory has finally found a home in Chelsea, scoring approval Tuesday night from the Zoning Board to locate within a building at the northern end of Crescent Avenue. The proposal was first unveiled this…
New Congressional Maps Could Result in Changes Locally
Drawing the new Congressional redistricting map has not been an easy process for State Rep. Michael Moran (D-Allston), and many times he said he has grown dizzy from the multitudes of numbers and scenarios thrown at him during the discussion.…
A Positive Reflection 9/11 Remembrances Healthy for Our Nation
Following the dignified nationwide slate of memorials that were held to commemorate the lives of the dead and the sacrifice they made on September 11, 2001, many of us are left with the palpable feeling that we are a good…
The Expanded Gaming Bill: Legislation Should be Passed
The House of Representatives will be voting on the expanded gaming bill this week. It is a good bill, despite the pandering to other interests that caused the Boston Globe to write an ill-advised editorial denouncing the bill last week.…
September 12, 1991
This was Chelsea’s Day of Infamy, the day receivership was imposed upon us because the city had become impossible to manage. During the past 20 years, Chelsea has changed in a 1000 ways and it is a far different place…
Police Briefs 09-15-2011
Monday, August 5 Kirk Crowley, 43, address unknown, was arrested for breaking and entering at night time, resisting arrest, receiving stolen property under $250, destruction of property under $250 and assault and battery on an officer. David Brissette, 31, 87…
Red Devils Gridsters Drop Opener
The Chelsea High football team dropped its season opener under the lights at Chelsea Memorial Stadium Friday night to Lynn Tech, 32-8. Costly turnovers and big scoring plays by Tech proved fatal for the Red Devils. After Lynn Tech grabbed…
Boys Soccer Team Wins Two Contests
The Chelsea High boys soccer team, which at the start of the season seemed to have a lot of question marks with new players, answered many of those questions with positive answers with a pair of wins in the opening…
Volleyball Team Opens With 3-0 Win Over Mystic
The Chelsea High volleyball team opened its season in fine fashion with a 3-0 shutout over Mystic Valley last week. “The girls played well,” said CHS head coach Lisa Ceccherini, who cited Jessyka Quinones as the MVP of the contest.…
CHS Girls Blast Gr. Lawrence, 9-0
After having their season opener rained out last week, the CHS girls soccer team opened up their 2011 campaign on the home turf against Greater Lawrence Monday afternoon. The Lady Red Devils dominated the contest, cruising to a 9-0 victory.…
Obituaries 09-15-2011
Ruth Jarmak New Hampshire Resident Ruth (Shanahan) Jarmak of Moultonborough, NH, died on September 7. She was the devoted wife of the late Jerry Jarmak; daughter of the late Patrick and Esther (Miller) Shanahan; beloved mother of Sharyn Jarmak of…
The 8th Annual Taste of Chelsea Set for Monday, September 19
The eighth annual Taste of Chelsea is Monday, September19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 62 Broadway in Chelsea. All proceeds help HarborCOV (Communities Overcoming Violence), the local nonprofit, provide innovative programs that break the cycle of abuse and engage…