The Chelsea Soldiers Home conducted impressive exercises in observance of Veterans Day last Thursday morning. The Chelsea High Band, Cantare, and Orchestra provided the musical background for the ceremonies with an outstanding performance of appropriate military-themed music throughout the ceremonies.…
MC Receives Major Gift of $52,000 To Create Permanent Scholarship in Memory of Elmer F. King ’82
Recently, Malden Catholic received a major gift donation of $52,000 to establish a permanent scholarship fund to honor the memory of Medford native and MC student, Elmer F. King ’82, who along with another close friend from Medford, Ken Ritchie,…
Strike Up the Band!
We want to take an opportunity to acknowledge the Chelsea High Band, Orchestra, and Cantare for their absolutely magnificent performance at the Veterans Day observance that was held last Thursday morning at the Soldiers Home in the chapel of St.…
Get Your Flu Vaccine Now!
We’ll be the first to admit that “vaccine fatigue” is affecting all of us these days. But the reality is that the viruses never take a break — fatigue is not in their DNA. Although hopefully the worst of COVID-19…
We’re Drinking Ourselves to Death
A report issued last week by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed what we really already knew: The rate of deaths that can be directly attributed to alcohol rose nearly 30% in the U.S. during the first year…
Guest Op-Ed: Billions Spent on the Election While Americans Struggle
Dr. Glenn Mollette Total cost of 2022 state and federal midterm elections may have exceeded $16 billion according to a OpenSecrets analysis. Federal candidates and political committees spent over $8 billion while state candidates, party committees, and ballot measure committees…
Obituaries 11-17-2022
Alice Nicewicz Retired Bank of America Fraud Specialist Alice Nicewicz-Pantano passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11 at the Beth Israel Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington. A resident of Chelsea for most of her life, she also lived in Stoneham,…
La Colaborativa Receives Urban Agenda Grant From Baker-Polito Administration
Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, Undersecretary of Community Development Ashley Stolba, and Assistant Secretary for Communities and Programs Juan Vega were joined by state and local officials in Lynn to celebrate the Urban Agenda Grant Program awards, which…
Garcia Wins State Rep. Seat
Chelsea has a new voice in the State House. Democrat Judith Garcia defeated fellow City Councilor Todd Taylor in Tuesday’s state election to become the new state representative in the 11th Suffolk District. After being split into two districts for…
Chelsea Chamber Pot O’ Gold Dinner
Council Approves Congress Avenue Land Donation
It was a big night for increasing the amount of greenspace in Chelsea at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The council unanimously approved the donation of land at 212 Congress Avenue that will be used for public green and park…
Council Getting Ready To Consider At-Large Applications
The City Council won’t lack for choices when it comes to finding a replacement for former Councilor-At-Large Roy Avellaneda, who resigned from his position earlier this fall. Monday night, the council agreed to hold a subcommittee on conference meeting in…