Federal, state and local officials are continuing to investigate the dealings of the Chelsea Housing Authority, its board of directors, and especially its former executive director Michael McLaughlin after it was revealed last week that McLaughlin had been receiving a…
Author: Josh Resnek
Chelsea Awards Night Honors Simboli, Hatleberg, Leaders
The Tenth Annual Chelsea Awards Night at city hall was once again a great success. A large and enthusiastic crowd packed the city council chamber last Wednesday evening as ten awards were bestowed upon winners who to a person said…
Senate Candidate Comes to Town: Senate Hopeful Warren Campaigns in Chelsea
Elizabeth Warren came to the city Wednesday morning for a stop at Tito’s Bakery on Broadway. During this campaign stop shortly before noon on a chilly, overcast morning, the democratic senatorial candidate hoping to topple present republican Senator Scott Brown,…
Chelsea Remains Whole in Statehouse Redistricting
The city escaped the harsh redistricting lines drawn by the legislature’s mighty pen when it was decided on Tuesday to keep Chelsea as it is in the current district maps. First revisions of the voting districts had Chelsea losing a…
Chelsea Walk for Living
Hundreds of people turned out on a warm and sunny day for the Walk for Living, which was held last Sunday morning on Admiral’s Hill at Mary O’Malley Park. It was a jaunty and hopeful two mile walk throughout Admiral’s…
Murphy Tops Bishop in Primary Balloting
Political newcomer Paul Murphy topped the ticket in Tuesday’s primary balloting, besting incumbent Councillor Kathleen Bishop by a 132-93 vote. Robert Borden was eliminated from the ballot in November. He received 30 votes. There were four write-in votes and four…
Q and A with Congressman Mike Capuano
Congressman Mike Capuano represents Chelsea. He remains, after all these years, outspoken, independent and avowedly wed to the needs of the voters of this district. The following is a Q&A with Congressman Capuano conducted earlier this week with Chelsea Record…
Construction
The Chelsea-Revere underpass has recently undergone a $500,000 spruce-up that removed rusting steel and porous cement. Following a few incidents where cement fell onto passing cars going through the underpass connecting Chelsea with Revere Mass highways went into high gear…
Triple Play? House and Senate Report Out on Gambling Bill; Gov. Patrick Offers his Conditional Approval
As expected, the House and the Senate have agreed on legislation for expanded gambling and have reported it out from committee and have made it available to the public in an action taken Tuesday by House Speaker Robert DeLeo and…
Election Year Shaping Up with Numerous Races
Several races are giving some zest to the upcoming election in November. According to records on file with the Chelsea City Clerk’s office, candidates have until August 25 to submit their nomination papers and to have them certified if they…