Last week, the Chelsea Police Department celebrated the incredible career and retirement of Detective Rosalba Medina, who finished her last shift after serving the City of Chelsea for over 32 years with the department. Detective Medina has been a trailblazer…
Author: Seth Daniel
Chelsea Hits 40,000 Residents in Census 2020 Unexpectedly
After a disappointing Census effort last year due to being hindered significantly by COVID-19 and a distrust among the populace of the federal government, the official numbers came out last week and Chelsea showed a surprising increase in its count…
With Almost 200 Signature Bread Workers Fired Earlier This Year, City’s Innovative Program Got Started on the Fly
On Feb. 24, the City’s soon-to-be-launched Rapid Re-Employment Initiative was just a framework idea on paper, but one day later it was a plan that had to be put in action fast as City officials got the unexpected news that…
Councilor Naomi Zabot Drops Re-Election Bid, No District 3 Preliminary
One week after the first Preliminary Election for Council in Ward 3 in a long time was presumably set, the contest is now no more. Incumbent Councilor Naomi Zabot confirmed Wednesday afternoon she had withdrawn from the three-woman contest –…
School Committeeman Henry Wilson Arraigned on child Rape Charge
The community has settled into a state of complete shock over the last 48 hours with the news that School Committeeman and long-time volunteer in many organizations, Henry Wilson, has been charged by Suffolk County DA Rachael Rollins with the…
Delta variant of COVID-19 more contagious, but not lots of hospitalizations at CHA Everett
As the Delta variant of COVID-19 has grabbed a lot of headlines, and statewide case numbers have started to increase, the news from CHA Everett is still very positive. The hospital is very busy, and COVID is simply another part…
Ballot set for Municipal Election with six contested races, one Preliminary
The Municipal Ballot has been set this week for the upcoming September and November City Election processes, with six contested seats and a Preliminary Election for District 3 City Council. Probably the biggest choice voters will have to make in…
George Ostler: Firefighter, historian, teacher passes on Monday
Wrote a column in the Chelsea Record for many years If one ran into George Ostler at the Chelsea Public Library, or in the Market Basket, or anywhere else in the City, it was easy to see his mind was…
No Candidates again for Multiple School Committee Seats brings Call for Change
Two districts for the School Committee failed to field any candidates once again this time around – in District 3 and District 4 – for a Board that has struggled with commitment and filling seats to make critical decisions. Currently,…
Encore Boston Harbor Casino Records Record Gaming Quarter, Cost Controls
Reporting that they have contained operating expenses and costs at both Encore Boston Harbor and in Las Vegas, Wynn Resorts reported that both Encore and their Las Vegas properties recorded record earnings for the second quarter (April to June). Once…