Proposed new flood maps by the federal government could dramatically increase flood insurance premiums in Chelsea and require many businesses and residences – all the way to Everett Avenue – to carry new flood insurance policies. The Planning Board will…
Year: 2013
Congratulations, Sammy Mojica On a Well-deserved Scholarship
Chelsea has been blessed with considerable basketball talent through the years. From Saul Nechtem to Paul “Choc” Glazer to Arnold Goodman to Lew Perkins to Craig Walker and Jeff Hagan, there have been many great players who have performed on…
Red Devils Melt Matignon On a Blustery Thanksgiving
The Chelsea High football team enjoyed a successful Thanksgiving Day morning with a 21-0 victory over Matignon High on a chilly Dilboy Field turf in Somerville. The victory assured Coach Mike Stellato and his Red Devils of a winning season,…
Obituaries 12-05-2013
Sister Eleanor Pierce 71-Year Religious Sister Eleanor Pierce, daughter of the late Don and Ella Pierce of Chelsea, passed away peacefully on November 23 at 90 years of age. A former resident of Saint Rose Convent in Chelsea, she was…
Campaign to End Violence Against Women
The Zonta Club of Chelsea received a resolution from the Chelsea City Council in recognition of its campaign to end violence against women. Zonta members, led by president George Green (second row, fourth from right), joined City Councillors, including President…
It Is on the Calendar: Thanksgivukkah Brings Together Two Holidays for One Night Only
Roasted Turkey, Challah bread, Latkes (potato pancakes) with a side of cranberry-applesauce don’t often converge on the fourth Thursday in November, but Hanukkah and Thanksgiving don’t often coincide either – and, in fact, after this Thursday, they won’t coincide again…
King of the Ring: Former Heavyweight Champ John Ruiz Is Now an Official MMA Fight Promoter
John Ruiz is back in the business of boxing in a big way. The Chelsea boy who became the first Latino to win the heavyweight champion of the world is now an official promoter of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights…
Rodriguez Accepts Boston Children’s Chorus Award from First Lady
When Amber Rodriguez – a senior at Chelsea High School (CHS) – walked onto the stage last Friday to accept a National Arts and Humanities Youth Award from First Lady Michelle Obama, it was the second time she’d seen the…
Sheriff Tompkins Visits Mobilizing for Change Coalition
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently visited the Mobilizing for Change Coalition in Chelsea to speak about addiction recovery services and programming offered by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department. Along with members of the Coalition, which included Chelsea City…
Recupero Calls for Public Safety Hires to Live in Chelsea
A motion will likely go before the City Council on Dec. 2 calling for newly hired public safety and 9-1-1 personnel to be required to live in Chelsea for a minimum of five years. Councillor Giovanni Recupero filed the order…