Umemba, Castro thank Let It Fly Classic event sponsors Dear Editor: Kyle Umemba and Cesar Castro would like to thank the following sponsors of this Saturday’s 4th Annnual Let It Fly Basketball ClassicÊto be held at the Jordan Boys…
Month: August 2018
Summertime — and the Livin’ Is Easy
With this past week’s high temperatures and high humidity, those of us who work and live in air conditioned buildings have had a lot to be thankful for. Even a sojourn to the beach offers no relief from the heat,…
Obituaries 08-09-2018
Marion Terese Decowski September 15, 1930 – July 31, 2018 Marion T. (McLaughlin) Decowski passed away on Tuesday, July 31, in the peaceful surroundings of her son’s Rochester, N.H. home. She was 87 years old. Born and raised in Chelsea,…
Game Night in Bellingham Square Gaining Momentum with Dominoes
If Bellingham Square is going to be fully returned to the community, then let that return be led by dominoes. It was slow going at first for the introduction of an outdoor Game Night on Bellingham Square – which is…
School Funding Meltdown:Legislature Fails to Pass Education Funding Fix
The last second ticked off the clock on Beacon Hill Tuesday night, and when the score was settled, education funding for Gateway cities like Chelsea was the big loser. School Supt. Mary Bourque and Chelsea’s State Sen. Sal DiDomenico voiced…
Chelsea Partnering with OpenGov to Further Increase Accountability
Chelsea announced this week that it’s partnering with OpenGov – a leader in government performance management – to further increase its effectiveness and accountability. “Our new open data portal is a valuable resource for residents and businesses interested in understanding…
Chelsea Walk Paint Days This Friday, Saturday
Prepare for a little color on the Chelsea Walk. But only if residents turn out to help paint the newfound oasis in the middle of the Broadway business district. GreenRoots and Chelsea artists Sylvia Lopez Chavez will host two Paint…
Chelsea Schools Get Raw Deal in ‘Pothole’ Account This Year
The Chelsea Public Schools have had a life-line in the State Budget the last few years as finances have gotten more difficult. That life-line is known as the ‘Hold Harmless’ provision, or more popularly the ‘Pothole’ account. This year, that…
And They’re NOT Off:Horse Racing, Simulcasting is Suspended as Legislature Fails to Act
Live racing and simulcasting have been suspended at Suffolk Downs and all other horse tracks and betting facilities in the state due to the fact that the State Legislature did not act to renew the Simulcast Bill before the end…
Healthy Chelsea, Residents Looking to Start Bicycle Safety Committee
To promote safety and bike laws in urban areas, as well as introduce an emerging biking and pedestrian committee, the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition led an Urban Biking Workshop at the Chelsea Public Library on July 31. Vivian Ortiz, a League…