It looks to be another odd year for holiday celebrations. The biggest question likely on most minds is, do we make merry in person or virtually? No matter your plans, the Postal Service is ready to do its part to…
Wayne T. Kerr Was One of the Best
Chelsea lost one of its most outstanding citizens of the past half-century with the passing of Wayne T. Kerr this past week. Wayne’s involvement in our community for almost five decades was extensive. He served as the President and Executive Director…
The Pernicious Effects of Social Media
The recent revelations about the harmful influences of social media upon young people that first appeared in the Wall St. Journal and then before Congress with the testimony of a former Facebook employee (who had provided the Wall St. Journal…
Guest Op-Ed: Freedom to Enjoy Life’s Passions
Dr. Glenn Mollette Steady cash flow comes from steady work. If you want money you have to do something that produces money. Much of what we want to do in life does not always produce cash. We may experience fun,…
CHS Roundup
CHS Football Team Hosts Northeast Tonight The Chelsea High football team, which is coming off a smashing 38-7 victory over Greater Boston League rival Somerville last Friday, will host non-league opponent Northeast Regional this evening in a special Thursday Night Lights contest.…
Obituaries 10-14-2021
Camille Manning July 16, 1928 – October 3, 2021 Camille Manning, 93, of Exeter, NH and formerly of Chelsea – beloved mother, grandmother and friend to all, died peacefully on Sunday, October 3 with family by her side. Camille was…
Answering the Call
Star Return: Now Living in Chelsea, Former Sports Star Billy Curtis Remembers the Red Devils’ 6-0 Win Over Everett in 1984
It will be 37 years next month that William “Billy” Curtis and his teammates on the 1984 Chelsea High School football team accomplished something big, something that relatively few have accomplished: they beat Everett in the Thanksgiving game. And what…
City Manager Urges Opposition to Funding of New Voke School
A proposed new $317 million high school for the Northeastern Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District in Wakefield could break the bank for Chelsea. City Manager Thomas Ambrosino is urging the City Council to oppose the project, because the price tag…
Traffic Commission Extends Outdoor Dining Program
Outdoor dining in Chelsea has gotten the okay to continue in the city for the next year. Initially proposed in Chelsea and other communities throughout the country as a way to improve business for restaurants during the Covid-19 pandemic, on…
ARPA Advisory Committee Holds Initial Meeting
Housing, food security, workforce development, childcare and early education, small business opportunities, environmental health, and behavioral and mental health are among the wide range of issues the new ARPA Community Advisory Committee will consider when it comes to allocating federal…
Residents Speak Out About Rodent Problems
Rats, mice, and other pests are creating health and safety problems across the city, according to a number of residents who addressed the City Council Monday night. The Chelsea non-profit La Colaborativa helped organize the nearly dozen speakers who asked…