The restored clock tower on City Hall has brought up some interest in the history of the old clock, with Public Works Director Fidel Maltez noting this week that the clock is quite noteworthy. Maltez said the clock is being…
A Masterful Musician: Chelsea’s Russ Gershon and His All-Star Band Perform in Chelsea Square
Russ Gershon is an accomplished musician, vocalist, and arranger who has performed at venues all over the world. But Gershon’s most recent performance at “Music on the Square” with his All-Star band, Lookie Lookie, which focuses on Afro-Cuban and Latino…
1-Year-Old Boy Hit and Killed Tragically on Bellingham Street
A small boy was struck and killed accidentally in front of 74 Bellingham St. on Saturday, July 10, by a livery driver who was pulling out of the driveway with a passenger. The Massachusetts State Police and Chelsea Police are…
Sorry Folks — But the Pandemic Is Far from Over
We in Massachusetts are living in a bit of a pandemic bubble right now, both literally and figuratively. The high vaccination rate in our state, as well as in neighboring states throughout New England, has contributed to a dramatic drop in the…
Obituaries 07-15-2021
Frederick Ambrosino Father of Chelsea City Manager and Veteran of the WWII Battle of the Bulge Frederick J. Ambrosino (Retired Lt RPD) of Revere died on July 8 at the age of 98. Born in Boston on December 13, 1922 to the late…
USS Constitution Underway
Farewell Celebration Planned for the Reverend Dr. Sandra Whitley
The Rev. Sandra Whitley, who has been a highly visible leader in the Chelsea community for more than a decade, is leaving the city and relocating to New Bedford. A committee has planned a farewell celebration for the Rev. Whitley…
First-Ever Regional Climate Office Begins Operations in Chelsea City Hall
Two climate-related managers that will work on projects in Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop are now on board, both with great experience, and ready to tackle projects as part of a new regional effort. Darya Mattes had been hired as the…
Council to Discuss Eminent Domain Taking Process for Vacant Parcels
The summer might signal a civic break for the City Council, but July looks to host at least a couple of interesting meetings for the body to take part in. On July 26, the Council will hold a Subcommittee on…
Sixth Annual Let It Fly Hoops Tourney to Return in August
The sixth annual Let It Fly Classic will return to Highland Park this summer in conjunction with the Chelsea Black Community (CBC) to raise money for scholarship and highlight some of the best players in the area on the hardcourt.…
Program Aims to Significantly Increase Women And Minority-Owned Electrical Contractor Firms
Aiming to tackle historical inequities in the construction industry, IBEW Local 103 and NECA Greater Boston contractors have launched a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Empower DEI Program initiative to proactively increase the number of minority and women-owned union contractor businesses in…
People of Chelsea: Deb Cronin
By Darlene DeVita (The following is one in a series of sneak peeks at the upcoming People of Chelsea additions by Photographer Darlene DeVita. The new work will ultimately appear on the fence of the Chelsea Public Library (CPL) this…