We made it through October, November and December with very little snow and without a meaningful wave of arctic cold. For the most part, this has so far been the warmest winter in 95 years. But, it takes only a…
Month: January 2012
City Looking to an Appointed School Committee
For most elected officials, getting sworn in is the icing on the cake that comes after a successful vote of the people. However, for the Chelsea School Committee, those who are elected seem to have a hard time showing up…
Simboli Success
If there were no end to the work day, it would probably take a lot of pressure off of Anthony J. Simboli. The CEO of the relatively new Simboli Properties has been at the center of a flurry of activity…
Chelsea Man Behind Bars for Assault on a Pregnant Woman
A Chelsea man was being held behind bars for a vicious attack on a pregnant woman and her boyfriend last month. Miguel Rodriguez, 19, of Chelsea was arraigned in Chelsea District Court on charges of armed assault with intent to…
Fire Chief Robert Better Jr.
The appointment of Robert Better Jr. as Chelsea Fire Chief ensures that the CFD will remain one of the best fire departments in the state of Massachusetts. Heading up a fire department that faced the burning down of the city…
Red Devils Play Well, but Drop Three Contests
The Chelsea High boys basketball team took on three elite opponents this past week and played well in all three contests. However, inconsistent play at crucial junctures proved fatal to the Red Devil cause in all three games. The most…
Police Briefs 01-05-2012
Monday, December 26, 2011 Robin M. Kelley, 48, of 3 Seafoam Avenue, Winthrop, was arrested for shoplifting. Idan Rivera, 27, of 266 Seaver Street, Dorchester, was arrested for operation of motor vehicle with suspended license, and failing to wear a…
Obituaries 01-05-2012
Virginia Gail Beane Chelsea Resident Virginia Gail (Ippolito) Beane of Chelsea died suddenly on January 2. The beloved wife of more than 38 years to Paul R. Beane, she was the loving daughter of Charles and Estella (Gatti) Ippolito of…