The Chelsea High girls track and field team remained undefeated with an 80-56 triumph over Mystic Valley last week. Coach Kim Huffer’s Lady Red Devils now stand at 4-0 on the season Chelsea standouts included Thien-Ly Che, who finished first…
Month: May 2012
Obituaries 05-10-2012
James Stevens Auto Mechanic, Member of American Legion James E. Stevens of Chelsea died on May 3. He was 60 years old. A US Army veteran who served in Viet Nam, he was an auto mechanic and a member…
Voters Crush Pro-casino Candidates in Foxboro
In a stunning development, Robert Kraft and Steve Wynn, vying with Suffolk Downs for a casino license, have pulled out of the competition following the town wide vote taken in Foxboro Monday. In Monday’s election, Foxboro, voters elected two candidates…
Projecting a New Image: as Port Park/Salt Storage Project Nears, Designer Has Already Gotten Attention in More Ways Than One
For some time now, Chelsea has been projecting a new image of itself, but at the anticipated PORT site on what is now an old oil tank farm, such projections are happening in the most literal sense. As a prelude…
Big Digging: Major Project to Begin Monday on Washington Ave; Smoother Sailing Ahead
There’s no discounting the conditions of Washington Avenue these days. Right now, it’s darn near impassable, but thankfully, not for much longer. The Washington Avenue Reconstruction Project – already underway right now – will become more disruptive beginning next week,…
When Independence Means Everything
There is a dramatic and growing need for safe and affordable housing that allows the elderly to retain their independence and to live their lives with as few impediments as possible. This type of housing provides seniors with a number…
Applications Sought for Simboli College Awards
The Simboli Family’s generous scholarship opportunities for Chelsea High School graduating seniors heading to college are legendary locally. No one comes close to passing out as many scholarships as the Simbolis have done for quite some time. From those who…
FBI Coming to Chelsea City Manager Ash Insists
Rumors appearing to establish that the FBI is not moving into Chelsea are just that – rumors, according to Chelsea City Manager Jay Ash. “A long and very expensive lease has been entered into by the General Services Administration for…
CHS Baseball Team Tops No. Shore Tech
The Chelsea high baseball team parlayed some timely hitting and clutch pitching to earn a 9-6 victory over North Shore Tech last Wednesday. Odonys Urbaez went all the way on the mound for Chelsea. Though he was touched for runs…
Obituaries 05-03-2012
Bowden ‘Bob’ Twombly World War II Purple Heart Recipient and DAV Member Bowden E, ‘Bob’ Twombly died on April 23 at the Glenridge Nursing Home on the Malden/Medford line where he had been receiving skilled supportive care for the past…