DA Kevin Hayden Endorses Leo Robinson Councilor Leo Robinson, candidate for State Representative in Chelsea and Everett, has received the endorsement of Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden. In announcing his formal support, Hayden cited Robinson’s long standing relationship with the…
Three elected city officials to square off in State Representative primary
A local race highlights the state primary ballot on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Three current elected officials are squaring off in the Democratic primary for State Representative in the 11th Suffolk District. City Councilors Leo Robinson and Judith Garcia and School…
Council hires new administrative assistant
During a special summer meeting Monday night, the City Council approved the hiring of its new administrative assistant as well as the warrant for the state primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The council voted 9-0 to hire Chelsea native…
Legendary Chelsea HS cross country coach J. Barry Dwyer dies at 82
The first time J. Barry Dwyer met Bobby Goss was when Goss was in the seventh grade at the Williams School. “Coach Dwyer was starting a junior varsity cross country team,” said Goss. “He got a lot of kids involved…
DiDomenico, colleagues celebrate signing of mental health reform bill
On August 10, Governor Charlie Baker signed the Mental Health ABC Act: Addressing Barriers to Care, comprehensive legislation championed by Senator DiDomenico and his legislative colleagues which will continue the process of reforming the way mental health care is delivered…
Massachusetts Trial Court partners with Chelsea Public Library
The Trial Court announced that it has partnered with the Chelsea Public Library to provide the public with access to virtual court resources and services at the library. The program, a Massachusetts Trial Court Access to Justice initiative, will provide…
Chelsea students head back to school next week
Chelsea students head back to class next week. The first day of school for students in grades one through 12 is Wednesday, August 31. The first day of school for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students is Wednesday, Sept. 7. One of…
Stop & Shop store in Everett closes after 21 years in business
The Stop & Shop supermarket in Everett has closed its doors after 21 years at the busy Revere Beach Parkway location. “It’s a sad day,” said Store Manager Glen Sanford last Thursday, Aug. 14, the final day of operations. “We…
Letters to the Editor 8-25-2022
Please vote for Judith Garcia To the Editor, On September 6, I will vote for Judith Garcia for State Representative. Our community finally has the chance to send one of our very own to represent us at Beacon Hill, and…
J. Barry Dwyer
Our city lost one of our all-time favorite residents this past week with the passing of J. Barry Dwyer. J. Barry served on the Chelsea School Committee for a number of years and was active in many community endeavors throughout…
One era ends, another begins at Winthrop School of Performing Arts
As The Winthrop School of Performing arts begins its 37th season teaching children the art of dance, acting, voice and instruments, there will be a new director at its head. Trudy Macero, founder of and director of WSPA, has decided…
Bringing Out Their Best: For 40 years, Beverly Richards has been instilling joy and self-confidence in students at her popular dance studio
Beverly Richards, who grew up in East Boston and has devoted her entire life to promoting the positive lifelong advantages of dance, is excited. The start of the new dance season is fast approaching and she’s preparing another fun-filled year…