All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. Despite a tough start (when it rained every weekend), the weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities — and the weatherman is predicting…
Month: August 2025
Guest Op-Ed: Stadium or no Stadium?
Is that really the question or just more Everett politics? By Peter Napolitano I am a lifelong Everett resident, a former City Councilor and a taxpayer. At the last City Council meeting, I spoke about the referendum regarding construction of…
Obituaries 07-14-2025
James Barberian June 30, 1932 – July 31, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Barberian, a beloved member of our community and a cherished friend, who departed this life unexpectedly at the age…
Daniel Varraso Promoted to Sergeant
Chelsea Police Officer Daniel Varraso was promoted to sergeant at City Hall on Tuesday, July 29.Varrason was sworn in by Assistant City Clerk Gabriela Solis, and was witnessed by Police Chief Keith Houghton and City Manager Fidel Maltez. Also in…
Chelsea Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robberies of Three Local Banks
A Chelsea man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Boston to the 2024 armed robberies of banks in Weymouth, Jamaica Plain and Hyde Park. Keywan Kelly, 30, pleaded guilty to three counts of armed bank robbery. U.S. District Court…
Chelsea Receives Over $1m in Mitigation Funds
By Adam Swift Last week, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced that nearly $22.8 million in Community Mitigation Fund (CMF) grants have been awarded to various municipalities and other eligible entities across Massachusetts, including $1,027,000 for projects and initiatives in…
Chelsea Included in State’s Free Early Literacy Tutoring Program
Special to the Record On Monday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that 272 schools in Massachusetts, including the Chelsea Public Schools, were selected to receive free, high-dosage early literacy tutoring this school year. This tutoring is designed to help students in…
Second Annual Chelsea Road Race to Kick off Chelsea Day Festivities
Special to the Record Chelsea Recreation is excited to announce the Second annual Chelsea Road Race, a 5K race taking place on Saturday, September 6 at 9:00 a.m., starting on Arlington Street in Chelsea. The Chelsea Road Race will serve…
MVES Health Initiative Boosted by Cummings Grant
Special to the Record Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is expanding a public health initiative thanks to a major grant award from the Cummings Foundation. The Foundation awarded $300,000 over 10 years to MVES as part of its $30 Million…
News Briefs
Let it fly classic set for August 9 The Let It Fly Classic and the Chelsea Black Community (CBC), announce the 10th Annual Let It Fly Classic Basketball Scholarship Tournament is August 9 at the Chelsea High School. Tip-Off is…