Governor Deval Patrick campaigned Saturday afternoon at the Jordan Boys and Girls Club on Willow Street. The governor drew a nice crowd of his most avid supporters – organizers and zealous Chelsea backers – to the get together, which was…
Change is in the air
By Cary Shuman [email protected] The Chelsea Collaborative and the Chelsea Board of Health have joined forces with Brooke Suter of the National Clean Air Task Force and Vanessa Green of Clean Water Action in a campaign to ask Congress to…
And you thought the Senate race was over?
Barbara Bush is the Republican candidate running for the state senate against Senator Sal DiDomenico. She’s been getting around the district, spreading her word – which is smaller government, lower taxes and jobs. “When I say that to people people…
DeLeo and the Governor mend fences
Since the failure of the expanded gaming bill went down about two months ago, many people in and out of politics claimed that the governor and the speaker were at odds – in fact that there was a terribly personal…
Chief Fothergill will step down effective Oct. 31
Chelsea Fire Chief Chuck Fothergill has announced his retirement, which will be effective October 31. Fothergill’s retirement came as a complete surprise to City Manager Jay Ash and to Fothergill’s colleagues in the fire department as well. Fothergill was appointed…
Turnovers prove costly for Red Devils in 42-32 loss to Shawsheen
The Chelsea High football team once again displayed offensive prowess and the ability to make big plays on defense, but turnovers and defensive inconsistency resulted in a 42-32 loss to Shawsheen Tech Friday evening under the lights at Chelsea Memorial…
Cross country teams edge Mystic, remain undefeated
The Chelsea High boys and girls cross country teams both won their meets last Thursday, defeating Mystic Valley on the loop at Admiral’s Hill. Coach Don Fay’s girls are now 5-0 and the boys are 4-0. Ugo Cvjetan led the…
CHS soccer girls battle Minuteman to 1-1 tie
The Chelsea High girls soccer team dueled Minuteman Regional to a 1-1 standoff Friday, marking the fifth tie in nine games this season for the Lady Red Devils. Minuteman scored midway through the first half, but the CHS defense held…
Pride bounces back with playoff clincher
The Chelsea Pride Gladiator team clinched their first playoff spot in division history by defeating the Big Blue of Swampscott in convincing fashion 32-7. The team improves its record to 5-1. “This team bounced back huge from a demoralizing home…
Obituaries 10-15-2010
Kenneth Kennedy Retired E-911 dispatcher Kenneth J. Kenney, a retired E-911 dispatcher, died unexpectedly on October 10. He was 63 years old. Born in Chelsea, he was the son of the late Herman and Frances (Limoli) Kennedy. He received his…
Essence of Thyme Café is one of a kind
There is a new cafe on Broadway that is unique in more ways than just ambiance and food. The Essence of Thyme Café is located in a landmark building on the corner of Congress Ave. and Broadway that was in…
Police department receives high rating
The Chelsea Police Department has received the coveted State Accreditation, according to City Manager Jay Ash and Police Chief Brian Kyes. Chelsea becomes one of just 30 cities and towns in Massachusetts that have attained the status of State Accreditation.…