Fatality Is under Investigation
A 56-year-old Chelsea resident, Dominic Graffeo, died at Whidden Memorial Hospital following an encounter with Chelsea Police officers who had been dispatched…
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SJC Allows Casino Question on State Ballot
After watching their neighbors weigh in four times over the last year without getting a say, Chelsea voters will, in fact, get…
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Retirement Board Decision on McLaughlin Gets Hearing
Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) officials anticipate that the state Board will reverse the Chelsea Retirement Board’s decision from last month regarding whether…
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Officials Break Ground, Celebrate Completion of Last Projects in the Box District
Gov. Deval Patrick led the charge Wednesday morning in the groundbreaking ceremoniesfor the Flats@22 housing project that is underway on Gerrish Avenue.…
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Activists Seek Added Legislation Against Ethanol Trains
Although Global Petroleum abandoned its Ethanol train plan the previous summer, environmental activists from Chelsea and neighboring areas petitioned state legislators for…
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Three Charged in Shooting in Cary Sq. Area
Three defendants — one from Michigan — have been charged for their roles in a non-fatal shooting at the corner of Broadway…
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City Announces Special Summer Hires for “Operation Youth Clean-Up”
The City announced the creation of nine special summer positions to augment the annual Summer Youth Employment Initiative (SYEI) program that is…
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3rd Annual Chelsea Chase 5k
“Come on out for this year’s Chelsea Chase 5k, starting at 10am on May 10th at the Dockside.Here are some of last…
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Washington Avenue Bridge Closure Shortened in Silver Line Construction Process
This rendering of the proposed station at the Eastern Avenueparking garage will be unique in that it will use archesand will protect…
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City of Chelsea Part of All-America City Finalist
In 1998, just three years removed from State receivership, a delegation of government, business and civic leaders, and some ordinary citizens, traveled…
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