Patricia Pierce Retired Teacher Patricia Pierce of Peabody, formerly on Chelsea, died on Wednesday morning, May 9. Born in East Boston over 90 years ago, Patricia passed away at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Peabody where she was receiving…
Month: May 2018
May Day Observances
Chelsea residents held up a sign reading “Chelsea Workers United” as they marched on Broadway for International Workers’ Day on Tuesday, May 1, in the annual May 1st Coalition procession from East Boston to Chelsea and Everett. After the march,…
Art Appreciation:Lane Helps Chelsea Village Seniors Use Art as Therapy
Lesley University graduate student Natalie Lane wanted the students in her art therapy group to have their artwork appreciated by others, so she organized a show in the community room at Chelsea Village Elderly on the final day of her…
Chief Warns of Safety on Porches Following Major Fire Last Week
Following a six-alarm fire last Wednesday afternoon, May 2, on John Street – where two dwellings were a complete loss – Chief Leonard Albanese warned this week for residents to be extremely careful with activities on back porches – though…
Councilors Look at Keeping Chelsea Affordable for Residents
Monday night at the City Council meeting, the main item on the agenda was the new five-year Capital Improvement Program, detailing the maintenance and improvement of roadways, water, sewer and drainage systems, sidewalks, transportation, public buildings and facilities, parks and…
Former TND Director Ann Houston to Depart, become CEO of Merged Non-Profit
The Neighborhood Developers (TND) announced this week in a release ahead of its 40th Anniversary celebration that long-time Executive Director Ann Houston will be departing to become the new CEO of a new, merged community development corporation. “TND will honor…
Police Searching for Man Who Allegedly Slashed Waitress Monday
Chelsea Police have identified a man of interest in the case of a female waitress who was slashed in the neck and cut on the hands when she chased the man outside after he dashed on the bill. Officers responded…
News Briefs
CPL SPRING LIBRARY PROGRAMS The Chelsea Public Library has announced its spring programming, with a very special School Vacation Week program as well. Saturday, May 12th at 1pm~ How astronauts get ready to go into space! A NASA @My Library…
Award-Winning Chef Matt Morello Creating Elite Edibles for Revolutionary Clinics
He spent his entire professional career working in the country’s best restaurants and crafting innovative tastes in his own bistros. Now, Chef Matt Morello is bringing his culinary skills to Revolutionary Clinics, making unique, cannabis-infused edibles. Revolutionary Clinics is a…
Cummings Foundation Donates Funds to the Community Family
The Community Family is one of 33 local nonprofits awarded a total of $10 million from Cummings Foundation through its new Sustaining Grants program, which provides funding for up to 10 years. Anne Marchetta, executive director, and Marion Dunn, director…