All of Greater Boston will be watching Chelsea on Friday morning as the Fox 25 Zip Trip Morning Show pays a live visit to Admiral’s Hill, and they’re calling on all Chelsea residents to come down and get involved in…
Memorial Day 2012
The long weekend for those of us living safely throughout the nation is much more than that for all of us. Whether we recognize and feel the intensity of the Memorial Day holiday or not, whether we understand what sacrifice…
CHS Girls Track Team Wins CAC League Meet
The Chelsea High girls track and field team pulled out a narrow win in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference All-League Meet last week, barely edging their nearest rival, Mystic Valley, by a score of 121-119.33. Four CHS school records were set…
Police Briefs 05-24-2012
5/14 Jose Palacios, 18, 31 Haynes St., East Boston, was arrested for shoplifting Antonio Perez, 30, 37 London St., Boston, was arrested for possessing Class B drug. 5/15 Nicholas Steriti, 28, 10 Forsyth St., Chelsea, was arrested for assault and…
Obituaries 05-24-2012
Palma Belanger Nurses Aide and Crossing Guard Palma M. (Tentindo) Belanger, a lifelong Chelsea resident, died in her Chelsea home on May 18 surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. She was 72 years old. Born and raised in Chelsea,…
State Will Not Approve Director’s Contract: Board Set to Demand Re-negotiation with Ewing
In a development that has stunned many in the community, the state has indicated that the contract of Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) Executive Director Albert Ewing is not valid and should be re-negotiated. In a letter to the CHA Board…
City Budget to Be Passed
The city of Chelsea 2013 budget will amount to $120.7 million dollars, according to City Manager Jay Ash. The budget is now before the city council in its final form having already been discussed in detail by the council. Passage…
Ash: City in “Good” Financial Shape
Many consider forward planning to be a strength of Chelsea government. Economic development, open space, energy conservation and capital improvements are among the many facets of government that are projected out by the City in order to take advantage of…
Going Up and Down: State, Local Officials at Opening of New Chelsea Street Bridge
Pointing at the massive structure behind him, U.S. Congressman Michael Capuano said the new Chelsea Street Bridge is an example of how federal earmarks work. “When there are projects like these that create jobs and improve infrastructure, earmarks work and…
A Happy Citizen; Former ‘Lost Boy,’ Manyang Mayiik Fights Sickness and Setbacks to Become U.S. Citizen
As one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, Manyang ‘Andrew’ Mayiik of Chelsea has made numerous incredible journeys in his lifetime. Some have been dangerous – fleeing quickly to avoid murderous government forces. Some were nearly impossible, involving a trek…
O’Flaherty Returns from Ireland Conference Held in Belfast
Rep. Gene O’Flaherty has returned from a business and political exchange program held in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It also included residents of Derry and Donegal. The highlight of the speaking program at the conference took place last Thursday and Friday,…
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
EDITOR’S NOTE: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous holds an open meeting for those fighting food dependency and addiction at the Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Avenue, Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. Meetings open and free to anyone having trouble with…