The School Committee unanimously approved a $132,367,509 budget at its meeting on Thursday, March 30. The budget for the 2023-24 school year is about $14 million above the current school year’s budget, thanks in large part to the Student Opportunity…
Month: April 2023
Planning Board Tables Hearing on Potential Rivian Expansion
The Planning Board wants more information on a proposal to store 124 electric vehicles, along with a smaller Park and Fly operation, at 305 Eastern Ave. Last week, the board tabled the hearing on the site plan review and recommendation…
State Officials To Discuss Tobin Bridge Lead Issues at GreenRoots Meeting
State Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca and state highway administrator Jonathan Gulliver will be attending GreenRoots upcoming members meeting on April 13 in response to concerns about lead paint chips at the Tobin Bridge. Clean up and remediation of the lead…
Chelsea Native Celebrates New Business in Peabody
Special to the record Chelsea native Dr. Melissa Torres recently celebrated the opening of her new business, Miel Dental Aesthetics, in Peabody. Torres is a cosmetic dentist who opened a new start-up dental practice at 300 Andover St. in Peabody.…
Jordan Boys & Girls Club of Boston Hosts a Town Meeting To Discuss the Future Plans
Story by Al Terminiello Jr. Last Monday evening a informal but to the point meeting was held at the 30 Willow Street location of the Jordan Boys & Girls Club of Chelsea to discuss future plans for the entire program,…
Happy Ramadan, Easter, and Passover
One of the things that we take for granted as Americans is our freedom to worship — or not to worship — as we see fit. What brings this thought to mind is the plethora of religious-oriented observances that are…
Good Luck, Mr. Eng – You’ll Need It
Governor Maura Healey last week announced the appointment of Phillip Eng as the next General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Eng is an engineer with nearly 40 years of experience in transportation, including serving as the President…
Guest Op-Ed: A Message From Fr. Ron Coyne
By Father Coyne On behalf of myself and the staff at Blessed Mother of the Morning Star Parish I wish you and those you love a Happy Easter. I hope the season of lent was a transformation 40 days for…
Cromwell, Young Power Wolverines Past Blue Devils, 29–23, for CYBL Title
The Wolverines, led by the dynamic duo of Maurliyah Cromwell and Jah’keil Young, rallied in the second half to defeat the Blue Devils, 29-23, in the CYBL Junior Division championship game Friday night at the Saul Nechtem Gymnasium. Cromwell, the…
Bruins Beat: Bruins in Home Stretch
Looking back as the Bruins head into the final week of the NHL regular season’s games, few will remember that the Bruins’ first goal of this memorable season was scored by captain Patrice Bergeron, October 12 in the opening game…