By Darlene DeVita I was born here in Boston, and I was raised here in Chelsea my whole life. I feel like Chelsea is such a strong community. All those city leaders, the city managers, the police, the firefighters, they’re…
Author: Record Staff
DiDomenico pushes for passage of his common application
Last week, Sen. DiDomenico testified before the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing in support of three pieces of legislation he filed this session: S.761/H.1290, An Act to streamline access to critical public health and safety-net programs through common applications, S.762/H.1309, An Act to…
Administration announces $6.5 million to municipalities in Shared Streets and Spaces Program funding awards
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Acting Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler and Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver last week to announce the award of $6.5 million total to cities and towns which applied for funding from the Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program, including several…
Yes, Misinformation on Social Media is Killing Americans
Let’s suppose that someone walked into our newspaper office and told us that he had a “big story,” the gist of which is that COVID-19 is a hoax. Or that vaccines for the coronavirus are part of a plan by…
Congratulations, Rachael Rollins
The announcement this week that President Joe Biden has nominated Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins to be the next United States Attorney for Massachusetts is welcome news for those who believe that our criminal justice system at all levels…
Guest Op-Ed: A return to normal for Jews of northern Greater Boston?
By Burton Figler Halfway through the year 2021, the Coronavirus pandemic is finally winding down and the communities just north of Boston are “returning to normal”. For Jews living in the cities and towns of northern Greater Boston – Chelsea,…
Letter to the Editor
Vote for Maria Belen To the Editor: For the 15 years that I visited my family in Chelsea I never imagined I’d find such a great apartment to rent. And up here in District 8 with a view of Market…
Obituaries 07-29-2021
Dolores “Tootsie” Clark July 19, 1930 – July 24, 2021 Dolores “Tootsie” Clark entered eternal life on Saturday, July 24, five days after her 91st birthday. Better known as Tootsie to her family and friends, she had been living courageously…
City of Joy Wellness Community Fair
Jiménez to Run for Re-Election To At-Large School Committee
Roberto Jiménez-Rivera announces he will seek re-election for School Committee Member, At-Large. The following is his statement: Serving as your School Committee member is one of the biggest privileges of my life, particularly during this pandemic. I have fought to…