The environmental advocacy organization Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the non-profit Brain Arts Organization have teamed up this summer to connect people to the region’s public beaches during the pandemic through free virtual arts and wellness programs that amplify…
Author: Record Staff
Enjoy a Safe Labor Day Weekend
“Time and tide wait for no man,” wrote the poet. The summer of 2020 is entering its final week as we approach the traditional Labor Day weekend and once again the summer season has flown by much faster than any…
A Summer of Chaos And Tragedy
As America approached the Memorial Day weekend of 2020, the death toll from COVID-19 in the United States stood at just under 100,000 of our fellow Americans. But now, three months later, that number soon will have doubled, as our…
Obituaries 09-03-2020
Idalina Fortes Brito A Woman of Deep and Abiding Faith A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Rose of Lima Church for Idalina (Fortes) Brito on Wednesday, September 2 and services concluded with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery…
Obituaries 08-26-2020
Richard MastalerzJuly 7, 1953 – August 7, 2020 Richard Mastalerz, 67, passed away on August 7 at his home in Tavares, Florida. Born and raised in Chelsea, a beloved son of the late Walter and Shirley (Darish) Mastalerz, Richie attended local Chelsea…
Councilor Vidot cites leadership and values as key contrast in final week of the campaign
Damali Vidot, Chelsea City Councilor At-Large and current candidate for State Representative of Charlestown and Chelsea is using the last six days to make a final pitch to voters in Charlestown, and turn out for voters in Chelsea. “The response…
Markey for Senate campaign foregoes door knocking during Get-Out-The-Vote this election
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Massachusetts and the country, the Ed Markey for U.S. Senate campaign is prioritizing the health and safety of voters and volunteers, and will continue the policy of not engaging in door knocking this…
City Councilor Lopez and School Committee member Santiago endorse Joe Gravellese
Chelsea City Councilor Enio Lopez and Chelsea School Committee member Marisol Santiago announced their endorsements for Joe Gravellese this week in the 16th Suffolk District State Representative race (Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus). Early voting is underway in the Democratic Primary,…
Letters to the Editor
I support Dan Ryan To the Editor, As a lifelong resident and active member of the Chelsea community, I am proud to support my friend, Daniel J. Ryan, as the Democratic nominee for State Representative in the 2nd Suffolk District. I…
Guest Op-Ed: Showing up and doing the work
By Joe Gravellese, candidate for State Representative When 2020 started, I never envisioned running for office. My involvement in politics has always been behind the scenes – from organizing for candidates, to working on legislation at the State House, to…