Bruins break is over The Bruins will take to the ice tonight (Thursday at 7:00pm) to host the Detroit Red Wings, following a rare four-day break in their schedule since last Saturday’s 3-2 comeback victory, over the then streaking (8-0)…
CHS Roundup
CHS volleyball team qualifies for state tourney The Chelsea High volleyball team was scheduled to play in the opening round of the MIAA Division 2 state volleyball tournament yesterday (Wednesday). Coach Gabriel Morales and his squad were set to make the long…
Obituaries 11-04-2021
Elaine Theresa Patti She was a giver not a taker and this was her gift to the world Elaine Theresa (Richard) Patti entered eternal rest, November 1 at her home in Chelsea, surrounded by her loving family, after a long…
Farewell, But Not Goodbye: A Personal Thank You to the Community from Manny Lopes
Special to the Journal Manny Lopes, who has in many ways become the face of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), will officially leave the Health Center Friday to become Executive Vice President of Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts. Lopes…
Coyote Complaints on Rise in Prattville
As a densely populated urban area, it might not seem like Chelsea would have much of a problem with rampant wildlife within the city limits. But like many other urban areas in the state, the number of coyote sightings and…
Chelsea Voters Head to the Polls on Tuesday
Early voting began this week for the Chelsea municipal election, with traditional voting taking place Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A number of contested City Council and School Committee are on the ballot, including a four-way…
Councillors Differ on Effectiveness of New Illegal Fireworks Ordinance
City Councillors are split on whether higher fines for illegal fireworks helped lower fireworks complaints over the summer. “According to Police Chief Brian Kyes, the police department did not issue any fines for fireworks this summer,” said City Manager Thomas…
Ryan Could Lose Chelsea and Gain Parts of Everett and Cambridge in New House Map
The new redistricting map approved by the House has Chelsea being taken out of Rep. Dan Ryan’s district. While Ryan would lose Chelsea he would gain two precincts in Everett and precincts in East Cambridge and Cambridgeport. House Bill 4210,…
The Hartland: Chelsea Native Bob Hart Is a National Real Estate Force
Robert “Bob” Edward Hart has fond memories of his days growing up in Chelsea, attending Shurtleff School, and graduating from Chelsea High School in the Class of 1975. Bob Hart was a popular, widely admired, and personable student who attained…
GreenRoots Report Outlines Root Causes of COVID-19 Severity in Chelsea
A new report released by the Chelsea environmental health and justice nonprofit GreenRoots last week outlines how systemic racism, immigration policy, health status, air quality, food security are associated with the likelihood of being infected with Covid-19 and drive the…
Garcia Sisters Bring Free Little Library to John Ruiz Park
Sisters Kelly and Tanairi Garcia are no strangers to community service, and recently, they both put on their hardhats to bring one of the popular Free Little Libraries to their neighborhood at John Ruiz Park. Both sisters are in the…
Stem Opportunities in the Commonwealth Are Greater Than Ever
STEM-heavy industries are leading Massachusetts’ recent economic growth according to a studyreleased by Commonwealth Corporation in partnership with the Executive Office of Education (EOE), and the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) for the fourth annual Massachusetts STEM…