The planning board recommended approval of a change in the zoning ordinance that would allow tattoo parlors and piercing establishments to operate by right in several zoning districts in the city. Currently, the body art and piercing businesses require a…
Month: March 2024
Innovative Partnerships Increase Students’ Access to Mental Health Support at CPS
As part of Chelsea Public Schools’ (CPS) continued focus on supporting student mental health and well-being, CPS has become the first school district in Massachusetts to partner with both Alongside, an application that combines the power of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Zonta Club of Chelsea and North Shore Holds Its Monthly Meeting
The Zonta Club of Chelsea & North Shore recently held its monthly meeting at The Marina Restaurant at the Wharf in Revere. Four members of the Zonta Club of Medford were guests at the meeting. Councilor Santagate was guest speaker…
MassDOT’s Second National Work Zone Awareness Week Announced
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of its second National Work Zone Awareness Week billboard design contest, exclusively for Massachusetts college students. The contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to…
Hayden Announces Community Reinvestment Grant Program
District Attorney Kevin Hayden today announced that community non-profit organizations in Suffolk County can apply for grants of up to $10,000 through his office’s Community Reinvestment Grant (CRG) program. Last year, Hayden’s Community Reinvestment Program delivered the largest amount of…
News Briefs
Project Bread Seeking Walkers for 2024 The Walk for Hunger, Project Bread’s annual fundraising event and the Commonwealth’s largest and oldest day of community action against hunger, is seeking walkers for the celebration. The one-day event is set for Sunday,…
MBTA Makes Further Progress on Expedited Critical Track Work on Orange Line, Removes Seven Speed Restrictions
Special to the record The MBTA today announced the completion of critical track work on the Orange Line. Crews accomplished this critical work due to unencumbered access to track areas while Orange Line service was suspended between Jackson Square and…
Can AI Save the Environment?
The coming revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds great promise for the future benefit of mankind. (Yeah, we know, there are pitfalls, but for purposes of this editorial, we’re writing about a potential positive.) As we were listening the other…
Another Hapless Season for the Sox
With the Red Sox set to open their 2024 season this week, it seems all but assured that the Sox are destined for a third-straight last- place finish in the American League East. For those of us who cherish our…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Respond To Coach Montgomery
Bruins coach Jim Montgomery blasted his players during Monday’s practice session, indicating the he was not happy with the way they started practice. Monty’s comments were followed by an exhausting ‘bag skate’ (sprints end to end). When speaking with the…