Special to the Record A three-hour standoff at 207 Shurtleff Street ended peacefully late Wednesday evening, May 19, resulting in the arrest of a suspect wanted on multiple warrants, according to Chelsea Police. At approximately 6:45 p.m., Chelsea Police officers…
Month: March 2025
Fish and Wildlife Service Reopens Public Comment Period for Monarch Butterfly
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reopening the public comment period for a proposed rule to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed rule includes species-specific protections and flexibilities to encourage…
MBTA Officials Announce Service Changes for April on Several Lines
Special to the Times-Free Press Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/alerts. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes.…
ICA/Boston Announces Sarah Sze as Inaugural Recipient of the Meraki Artist Award
New $100,000 award recognizes the achievements of women visual artists Special to the Journal The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston (ICA) is pleased to announce Sarah Sze (b. 1969, Boston, MA) as the inaugural recipient of its new Meraki Artist Award.…
Vaccines are Safe — and They are Essential
The recent outbreak of a measles epidemic in areas of west Texas and New Mexico (where the measles vaccination rate is far below the national average) should serve as a warning to all Americans that vaccinations against measles and other…
Once Again, Logan was a Breeze
We wish to take a moment to mention that our recent travels through Logan Airport, as always, were a breeze. Unlike the days before 9/11, air travel has become a dreaded experience for everyone. The requirements of security protocols are…
Guest Op-Ed: Some Anniversaries Remembered and Some Forgotten
The following Op-Ed submitted by John Henry in December of 2024 is being reprinted this week in light of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek. By John J. Henry Anniversaries are a time to look back,…
CHS Roundup
CHS spring sports to swing into gear The 2025 spring sports season will swing into high gear for Chelsea High athletes this coming week. The CHS baseball team will open its season on Monday when the Red Devils travel to…
Bruins Beat
by Bob Morello Bruins Winding down… The Bruins are still battling hard, despite six losses in a row, a stat that is magnified by the number of goals scored (11), and goals allowed (30). Three of those losses happening in…
Obituaries 03-27-2025
Patricia ‘Pat” Driscoll August 9, 1935 – January 5, 2025 Patricia A. “Pat” (Fee) Driscoll of Chelsea, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Katzman Family Center for Living in Chelsea. She was 89 years of…