Melinda Vega has announced her candidacy for re-election to the City Council. The following is her statement: “Hello, my fellow constituents; my name is Melinda Vega, and I am running for re-election to the City Council in District 2. Chelsea…
Month: October 2023
Berkowitz Elementary School Receives $5,000 Donation From New Burlington Store
Special to the Record Burlington Stores, a national discount retailer offering low prices every day on brand name merchandise for the entire family and home, has donated $5,000 through its partnership with the national non-profit organization, AdoptAClassroom.org, in celebration of…
Garcia Announces Her Candidacy for City Councilor At-Large
Kelly Garcia has announced her candidacy for City Councilor At-Large. The following is her statement: “Esteemed Chelsea resident, my name is Kelly Garcia, Chelsea made me who I am today. I was born and raised in this city, as one of…
Oliva Continues Her Campaign for District 4 School Committee
Zaida Ismatul Oliva has announced her campaign for District 4 School Committee. The following is her statement: “Zaida Ismatul Oliva, who grew up in Chelsea and is mom to a four-year-old in Chelsea Public Schools, has been working hard reaching…
Monge Installed as Kiwanis Club President
Special to the Record On October 23, the Chelsea Kiwanis Club installed its new officers, including its new president, Elaine Monge. Elaine Monge has been with Chelsea Kiwanis for the past 12 years and has held many positions within the…
Grants To Support Variety of Chelsea Initiatives
There’s been good news on the grant front in Chelsea over the past several weeks, with money coming into the city that will help with transportation, affordable housing, and social services programs. “We just secured a $1.6-million Community Development Block…
Planning Board Recommends Approval of Veterans’ Home Redevelopment With Conditions
By Adam Swift Following a lengthy meeting on Tuesday night, the Planning Board recommended approval of the special permit for the public-private Veterans’ Home in Chelsea redevelopment project. The recommendation comes with a host of conditions, including one which will…
Instruction at Chelsea Public Schools Shines During Massachusetts Stem Week
Special to the Record The STEM work happening inside the schools in Chelsea was featured prominently last week during Massachusetts STEM Week. Annually in October, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts recognizes the work happening in schools across the state in the…
EBNHC Hosts Fall Family Health Fair
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center hosted a Fall Family Health Fair in East Boston on Friday, October 13th to promote health and wellness among the East Boston and surrounding communities. The event attracted hundreds of local residents, providing access to…
We Must Confront the New Axis of Evil
When former President George W. Bush coined the term “Axis of Evil” to refer to the nations of Iran, No. Korea, and Iraq in his 2002 State of the Union speech, his comments were largely derided. Even in the aftermath…