The Lewis Latimer Society, led by co-directors Ron Robinson and Leo Robinson, has held numerous events to honor the distinguished Chelsea-born inventor’s contributions to science. The Robinsons have graciously hosted science festivals, celebrations, educational forums, and other noteworthy events (all…
Alpert, DePatto pay tribute to Boston Herald high school sports editor Danny Ventura, 66
Current Chelsea High School director of athletics Amanda Alpert and her predecessor, Frank DePatto, are joining with the local sports community in mourning the loss of Boston Herald high school sports editor Donato “Danny” Ventura, who died on July 7,…
After six years, CHA Birth Center will again welcome birthing families
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, will reopen the CHA Birth Center on July 6, after a six-year hiatus. The CHA Birth Center closed in March 2020 due to the COVID…
All Chelsea Awards Gala at Port Park
The All Chelsea Awards Gala has become a signature event in the city, and this year’s edition proved to be another outstanding social happening as city officials, residents, businesspersons, and community leaders gathered at Port Park on Marginal Street for…
New England Aquarium releases 10 rehabilitated sea turtles off Cape Cod
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Chelsea Fire Department responds to 2-alarm fire on Jefferson Ave.
On July 9, at approximately 12:26 p.m., the Chelsea Fire Department responded to a 2-alarm fire at an occupied three-story residential building on Jefferson Avenue. The residents of that unit were not home when the fire started. Upon arrival, firefighters…
News Brief 7-1-26
Chelsea Firefighters Rescue Dog from Manhole at Dog Park The Fire Department responded to a technical rescue at the dog park on Lower Broadway after receiving reports that a small dog had fallen through an opening adjacent to a manhole.…
‘We need better air’
When temperatures surge in this small, congested city north of Boston, the heat can feel inescapable. For Maritza Perez, high temperatures combined with pollution from the Tobin Bridge and Logan Airport often make the air feel unbreathable. “I feel like…
Letter to Editor
letters It had been a great World Cup until…
Police issue statement on Chestnut Street dog attack
Police Chief Keith Houghton has released a statement regarding the attack of a small service dog by an off-leash larger dog. The smaller dog was seriously injured during the incident on July 6 on Chestnut Street. The dog involved in…
Chelsea launches program to give property owners up to $15,000 to remove lead-based paint from homes
The City of Chelsea has been awarded more than $2.2 million by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to launch a new Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Program, through which eligible property owners may receive up…