Month: December 2021
CBC Hosts Community Presentation on COVID-19
Special to the Record The Chelsea Black Community, under the direction of President Joan Cromwell, hosted a Community Presentation by the Rev. Dr. George Walters-Sleyon, who delivered an informational talk about the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine hesitancy, and the way forward…
Avellaneda Expects Third Year as Council President
The City Council inauguration is Monday, Jan. 3 in the City Council Chambers beginning at 7 p.m. Two new council members will be sworn in, alongside nine current members. The new councillors are Norieliz DeJesus in District 3 and Tanairi…
Vote Scheduled for Northeast Voke Funding
The fate of a new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical High School building could hang in the balance with a district-wide vote next month. Voters in the 12 district communities, including Chelsea, will be able to weigh in on the…
Honoring One of Chelsea’s Greatest Residents: Williams Family Visits Chelsea City Hall
The family of the late William J. Williams, who was one of Chelsea’s most extraordinary citizens, visited Chelsea City Hall to view the glorious photo of Mr. Williams that is displayed in the conference room. Born in Toronto, Canada, on…
Yes, Let’s Ring Out the Old and Ring in the New
We often quote a verse from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Ring Out Wild Bells” when we write our annual New Year’s editorial. But after reading the poem in its entirety, we are printing the whole thing, because it sums up —…
Obituaries 12-30-2021
Helen T. Pierce October 24, 1924 – December 23, 2021 Helen Theresa (Korzeniowska) Pierce joined her beloved husband, parents, siblings and friends in eternal rest on Wednesday, December 23. Helen was a lifelong resident of Chelsea, a city she loved,…
DiDomenico Foundation Toy Drive
Council Takes Care of Business in Last Meeting of the Year
The City Council quickly took care of business during its last meeting of the year on Monday night, approving funding for several community preservation projects as well as a cost of living raise for City Manager Thomas Ambrosino.The council unanimously…
Appeciation: A Tribute to Rotary Club President Dan Pran
Special to the Record Todd Taylor, past president of the Chelsea Rotary Club and District 1 City Councillor, issued the following statement honoring the life of fellow Rotarian and Club President Dan Pranka: “It is with great sadness that the…