UGL Services, a division of UGL Limited, announced that a Chelsea student will be the recipient of its 2011 college scholarship program for dependents of full-time UGL Services employees. This year, the UGL Services Scholarship Program awarded three $5,000 and…
Election Year Shaping Up with Numerous Races
Several races are giving some zest to the upcoming election in November. According to records on file with the Chelsea City Clerk’s office, candidates have until August 25 to submit their nomination papers and to have them certified if they…
New 17-unit development receives $1.9 million loan
Arbor Commercial Funding, LLC (Arbor) announced it will fund a new 17-unit development at 466 Broadway in Chelsea with $1.9 million. The money for the Chelsea project is one of six loans totaling $10.9 million under the Fannie Mae DUS…
The Summer of Our Discontent
Where did the summer go ? What has happened to the economic recovery ? How did the easy and seemingly pleasant and uneventful spring devolve into the plunging stock market and volatile mix of bad economic news from around the…
Obituaries 08-18-2011
Leonel Moreira Of Somerville, formerly of Chelsea Leonel Moreira of Somerville, formerly of Chelsea, died at home on August 15 after a long battle with an overwhelming illness. He was 74 years old. Born in Portugal, he attended schools there…
A Tribute to Lucy Mildred Robinson
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.…