Saint Rose of Lima Celebration of Good Friday started with a procession that went from Chelsea Square around Shurtleff Street and back to St. Rose of Church.
Month: April 2012
Titanic Tragedy Claimed Chelsea Man 100 Years Ago: Had Helped His Daughters to Safety Before Being Drowned in the Ocean
Arthur Webster Newell was a man of good Chelsea stock, and just before midnight 100 years ago this coming Saturday, he stood amongst complete madness on the deck of the infamous RMS Titanic ocean liner – helping get his two…
A Better Board is in Charge
One thing is certain – the new Chelsea Housing Authority Board of Directors are not to be told what to do. The days when disgraced former executive chair of the authority Mike McLaughlin told the old board how it was…
Board Surprises Many, Calls for Revisiting Director’s Contract
Just when things seemed to be settling down at the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) with a new Board in place and a new day dawning, controversy has erupted over an all-too-familiar subject – the salary of the executive director. Last…
Superior Court Clerk is Subject of I-Team Investigative Report
A whistleblower and an anonymous source – both Suffolk Superior Court employees – told the Record this week that working conditions at the court have become so stressful and difficult due to management by Criminal Court Clerk Maura Hennigan, that…
State Approves Next Phase of Urban Renewal Development
It would be hard to convince observers of development activity in and around the Everett Avenue Urban Renewal District that the economy is anything but roaring. Fresh off last week’s announcement that Starbucks would be joining other national chains –…
Starbucks in Chelsea at the Marketbasket Mall
The announcement last week that Starbuck’s is coming to Chelsea is one more reason to celebrate the city’s ever-widening economic base. Even five years ago, a Starbucks here would have never been possible because of a variety of factors. However,…
Washington Avenue Restoration
There is a great deal of personal inconvenience involved with the redoing of Washington Avenue. But at the end of that long run, a nearly perfect roadway along the length of the avenue will make a great deal of difference…
Chs Baseball Team Topples Tech in Opener
The Chelsea High baseball team parlayed strong pitching and timely hitting to open its season on a winning note with a 9-2 triumph over Lynn Tech at Fraser Field last week. “We played a very good, overall game,” said CHS…
Police Briefs 04-12-2012
April 2 Jose Mendoza, 42, 77 Beach St., Revere, was arrested for operating motor vehicle unlicensed, operating under the influence of liquor. Julio Dubon, 37, 43 Webster Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for threat to commit a crime, witness intimidation, assault…