Chelsea city councillors are looking at ways in which they can legally find a way to reserve some of the recreation marijuana licenses for Chelsea residents. Councillor Roy Avellaneda forwarded an order recently to reserve at least two of the…
Author: Seth Daniel
Supt. Bourque Says Governor’s Budget Increases Still Aren’t Enough
Gov. Charlie Baker brought a short smile to the face of many when he unveiled an increase in education funding in his State Budget proposal two weeks ago, but this week Supt. Mary Bourque said the proposal needs to go…
Exelon Has Had Discussions about Sale of Old Power Plant
Officials at Exelon, located just across the Mystic River, said this week they have had conversations in the recent past with developers expressing interest in purchasing the old power plant site in Everett abutting the Alford Street Bridge. Mark Rodgers,…
Encore Boston Harbor Releases 5,000 Jobs to Be Filled by June Opening
For years Encore Boston Harbor has been telling people to be prepared for the day that they begin to start filling the 5,000 jobs that are going to be needed to run the massive resort casino a stone’s throw across…
Fire at Pollo Campero treacherous, but controlled quickly
Heavy smoke poured from the popular Pollo Campero restaurant in Park Square on Sunday night, with firefighters facing treacherous conditions that forced their evacuation numerous times as they tried to put out the stunning fire. In the end, crews battled…
City Manager Gets New, Five-Year Contract
City Manager Thomas Ambrosino got a new five-year contract and a healthy serving of praise from the City Council Monday night. The council approved the contract with a 10-0 vote. Councilor-at-Large Roy Avellaneda was not present at Monday night’s meeting.…
Wingin’ It for Super Bowl Liii: Chef Husbands Talks the Perfect Wing
There is no shortage of Super Bowl parties going on in Chelsea this weekend, but if one wants their party to score high, they better know how to prepare a proper chicken wing. Chef/Pitmaster Andy Husbands of The Smoke Shop…
Senior Center Quilters Have Been Creating for 25 Years
The Chelsea Senior Center isn’t known as a textile manufacturer, but truth be told, a case could be made on the second floor for the quilting group that has been meeting for 25 years – producing an incredible 12 homemade…
After Investigation, City Will Not Pursue Legal Action on Turf Field
City officials said they will not pursue legal action for the replacement of the turf field at Highland Park, this coming after the Record received information that the field was one of thousands installed with defective materials nationwide. City Solicitor…
City Moves to Dismiss Case to Overturn ‘nip’ Ban
The City of Chelsea has filed a brief with the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) to dismiss the case brought by nine liquor licensees to overturn the ban on small liquor bottles (50 mL), known as nips. On Dec. 8,…