City Manager Jay Ash has been paying close attention to efforts by officials from Winthrop and Revere who are attempting to create a scenario by which they can combine their 911 calling centers in order to save money and reduce…
The new Brown Jug
The Brown Jug at its new location in the Home Depot Mall is nothing short of brilliant. Since opening in the mall, the Brown Jug has been packing them in, so to speak. Long time owner of the Brown Jug…
Obituaries 10-06-2010
Edward Nelson Jr. Of New Hampshire, formerly of Chelsea Edward C. Nelson Jr. of Wolfboro, NH, formerly of Chelsea and Revere, died on October 1 at home with his family by his side. He was 84 years old. Born in…
Island End Park opens under misty skies
The official opening of the Island End Park took place earlier this week on a misty morning by the river. City leaders and officials and a number of Admiral’s Hill residents attended. “I’m excited about adding another new park to…
Chelsea Chamber Pot of Gold set for Oct. 20
It’s time again for the Annual Chelsea Chamber of Commerce $10,000 Pot of Gold. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 20 at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield. Be part of this outstanding evening, which will be filled with great company,…
Looking to make Grove Street a slow street
Grove Street seemingly was made for speed, but residents in the area and City officials are hoping to use the long, straight street as a model citywide for putting the brakes on fast moving vehicles. City Manager Jay Ash and…
Appreciation – Robert Hinckley, Jr.
I last saw Bobby Hinckley at Katz’s Bagels on a Sunday about one month ago. For the past 20 years, we’d meet there almost every Sunday morning. He didn’t look good and he said so. “I’m pretty sick,” he told…
Chelsea Red Devils rout Greater Lowell, 42-0 – Crossley, Virella, Mojica spark Chelsea’s offensive fireworks
After falling short in two hard fought contests in their first two games of the season, the Chelsea High football team let it all hang out in a 42-0 runaway triumph over Commonwealth Conference Large School rival Greater Lowell Saturday.…
CHS cross country teams off to fast start
The Chelsea High boys and girls cross country teams both have started the season in fine fashion, as Coach Don Fay’s squads opened with strong wins against Commonwealth Conference rival Northeast Regional. The boys triumphed by a runaway score of…
Red Devil volleyball team starts 3-0 vs. CAC foes
The Chelsea High volleyball team has opened the season with wins against three of its rivals in the Commonwealth Conference Small School Division, placing the Red Devils into first place and setting up a showdown with the lone CAC Small…
On public safety
The tragic execution of four innocents in Mattapan earlier this week, including a 2 year-old, magnifies the need for an added public safety push here. Boston is a stone’s throw away Our own recent double execution on Chester Avenue caused…
The Red Sox and the Patriots
The Red Sox were a great disappointment this season. Nearing the end of the season the teams reminds everyone over 45 of the losing and ineffectual Red Sox teams of decades past. Oh well. Wait till next year. The Patriots…