The demise of the dictatorship in Syria this weekend that brought to an end 50 years of brutal rule by the Assad family — Bashir al-Assad had succeeded his father, Hafez al-Assad — was startling to most observers. The Assad…
Month: December 2024
CHS Boys, Girls Hoop Open Today
The Chelsea High boys and girls basketball teams will open their 2025 seasons this evening (Thursday) with contests against Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Malden. Coach Cesar Castro’s Red Devils will host the Golden Tornadoes at the CHS gym for…
Obituaries 12-12-2024
Natalie “Nellie” Lombardo Truly the matriarch of her family who loved her unconditionally Family and friends are kindly invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, December 13th from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for…
Planning Ahead
City looks at five-year plan for road reconstruction By Adam Swift If your road or sidewalk is in rough shape, there’s a chance that some help could be coming sometime in the next four years. The city’s public works department…
City Manager Outlines Mitigation Efforts during Broadway Construction
By Adam Swift City Manager Fidel Maltez responded to concerns about the effect of the Downtown Broadway construction project with a letter that was presented to the city council at its regular meeting Monday night. Maltez said the city has…
Chelsea Resident Alert System Delivers Residents Critical, Time-sensitive Information
Staff Report To ensure its residents receive critical information during severe weather incidents and emergencies, the City of Chelsea is encouraging the community to sign up for the Chelsea Resident Alert System. This system delivers emergency notifications and important community…
Forbes Fire under Investigation
Officials seek witnesses to ascertain exact cause Local and state fire investigators believe the fire that consumed a vacant warehouse this month started with some form of human activity, and officials are asking for the public’s help identifying the person…
DiDomenico Secures $10 million for District
Special to the Record Governor Healey recently signed a sweeping economic development bill into law, authorizing a nearly $4 billion infusion into the Commonwealth’s economy while making wide-ranging policy changes to make Massachusetts more competitive. Senator DiDomenico secured $10 million…
DiDomenico Foundation Toy Drive Set for Dec. 12
Special to the Record Join us for the Annual DiDomenico Foundation Toy Drive as we celebrate the holiday season and collect toys for children throughout our region. Residents from far and wide will come together at Santa’s “pop up” toy…
Council Adopts Residential Tax Factor, Residential Exemption
By Adam Swift The city council unanimously approved two orders that will effectively set the property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025 at its regular meeting on Monday night. Prior to the vote, the council held a public hearing on…