TAKING INITIATIVE Police Chief Brian Kyes has enjoyed praising the actions of Officer Timmy Broman, who was noted for going the extra mile to help a man panhandling at on the Parkway and Webster Avenue this week. Kyes said panhandling…
Month: June 2018
New NFL Rules Won’t Silence Fight for Justice
If the NFL thinks it can silence players who speak their conscience with a new anthem-protest policy, it should take a look back at history. Americans just observed Memorial Day to commemorate those who have fought and died for our…
With God and Richard Pipes
Editor’s note: This article first appeared at The American Spectator. The most respected academic authority on the Russian Revolution, 20th century communism, and the Cold War has died. He was Richard Pipes, longtime professor of Russian history at Harvard, and…
A Tragedy with a Lesson for All of Us
Most of us probably never heard of Charlotte Fox, who was the first American woman to ascend three, 26,000-foot or higher mountains, including Mt. Everest. Yet she tragically made the news recently when she was found dead at her home…
Glenda Jackson — A True Inspiration
Glenda Jackson, the brilliant British actress, is 82 years old. Yet despite being an octogenarian, she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a play Sunday night. Performing on the stage on Broadway is grueling work — eight…
A Great Day for All Citizens
Saturday’s Boston Pride Parade, in which mayors from across the nation joined with Mayor Marty Walsh, in showing their support for the Rainbow Resistance, was a manifestation of the depth of support for the LGBTQ community throughout the United States.…
Obituaries 06-14-2018
Jean Stanley December 6, 1934 – June 9, 2018 Devoted member of New Hope Assembly Church Jean (Kennedy) Stanley, a longtime Chelsea resident, passed away Saturday morning at the West Revere Health Care Center where she had been receiving supportive…
Anniversary Celebration
Kiaralis, Mike, and Sara Sandoval attended the 40th Anniversary of Chelsea TND where Mike was awarded as Chelsea member of the year. TND celebrated 40 years as an organization founded in Chelsea, and also celebrated their outgoing Director Ann Houston…
Clark Ave’s Siriani Named Rotary Teacher of the Year
It came as quite a surprise, but was much deserved, as Supt. Mary Bourque and Clark Avenue Middle School Principal Michael Talbot informed Clark Ave teacher Sally Siriani on May 31 that she was the Chelsea Rotary Teacher of the…
Packed Chambers:Budget Passes, but with Some Rare Controversy, Drama
The City Budget vote at the Council is usually a night of empty seats and methodical tabulation. Not so this past Monday night when teachers, students and School Department employees packed the Chambers and councillors debated over several controversial cuts…