With U.S. jets shooting down numerous unidentified flying objects seemingly every day over North American air space in the past week, we’re all wondering, “What the heck is going on?†As this is being written, the only thing we know…
Category: Editorials
The Victims in Turkey And Syria Need Our Help
The ongoing tragedy because of the devastating earthquake that struck the nations of Turkey and Syria is the worst humanitarian disaster the world has seen in many years. More than 35,000 people have died and that number is sure to…
For Pats Fans, the Super Bowl Just Isn’t the Same
This past Sunday’s Super Bowl game between the Eagles and the Chiefs certainly lived up to its hype. But for those of us who were New England Patriots’ fans for the two decades from 2001-19, the Super Bowl season just…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Residents feel three-day trash pickup is needed Garbage removal in the North End, according to residents, has become an increasing issue with dirty streets presenting an unhealthy situation. Over the years, since the area had a three-day…
Get Ready for the Cold!
We may have just finished what reportedly ranks as the fifth-warmest January on record, but by the end of this week, we’ll be experiencing our coldest weather in seven years when an Arctic blast dips into the United States and…
Health Care for All Is a Public Good
We were pleased to see that Chelsea’s newly-elected State Representative, Judith Garcia, announced last week that she has co-sponsored An Act to Advance Health Equity, a bill that aims to close the gap in healthcare by prioritizing equity in state…
Letter to the Editor
In Appreciation To the Editor: The residents of Casa Maria wish to express our gratitude to: State Rep Aaron Michlewitz, State Senator Lydia Edwards, City Councilor Gabriella Coletta for the generous donation of new chairs for our Community room. They…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella State Funds Secured for New Community Center Terrific news was recently announced by Rep Aaron Michlewitz and Mayor Michelle Wu relating to the development of a new community center adjacent to the Mirabella Pool on Commercial Street.…
So Far, We’ve Dodged the Energy Bullet
The winter season can be viewed in two ways. Meteorological winter is considered to be the three months of December, January, and February. Astronomical winter runs from December 22, the date of the winter solstice, to March 21, the date…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella More outdoor dining on the horizon Outdoor dining in the North End was a two-year pilot program, that was opposed by residents each year to no avail. Now that the program has been completed, residents are of…