Chelsea City Councilor Damali Vidot, candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives for Charlestown and Chelsea, was asked to speak at a peaceful protest organized by Black and Brown youth of the community this past Sunday, June 7th. The March…
Author: Record Staff
MBTA Services to Increase Significantly
Although ridership remains low, the MBTA is preparing to significantly ramp up service across all modes as part of Phase 2 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. Effective June 21, regular weekday service will operate on the Blue Line; increased weekday…
DiDomenico and Ryan Announce New Law to Preserve Municipal Governance
Senator Sal DiDomenico and Representative Daniel Ryan announced that the Massachusetts State Senate and House of Representatives passed legislation to provide governance and fiscal flexibility for municipalities grappling with public health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation has now…
Young Democrats of Massachusetts Hold Annual Convention
The Young Democrats of Massachusetts held its Annual Convention virtually to organize, elect officers, and hear from prominent guest speakers and elected officials. “It was energizing and motivating to see so many people participating in chapter and caucus elections yesterday,”…
Northeast Voke Holds Socially Distanced Graduation Last Week
Superintendent David DiBarri and Principal Carla Scuzzarella are pleased to announce the graduation of 286 students from Northeast Metro Tech. “We could not be more proud to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of the Class of 2020,” Superintendent DiBarri said. “During…
HarborCOV Awarded Cummings Foundation Grant for Chelsea Nonprofit
HarborCOV is one of 130 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $20 Million Grant Program. The Chelsea-based organization was chosen from a total of 738 applicants during a competitive review process. HarborCOV provides…
Police Briefs 06-11-2020
Brandished Toy Gun On June 5, at 10:45 a.m. officers responded to a call to a business at 306 Broadway for a report of a man brandishing a firearm inside the store. Officers were given a description of the individual who was walking…
“Defund” the Police? Not so Fast
Racism, from subtle to overt, has existed at every level of American society since our nation’s inception. It was embedded in our Constitution by our Founding Fathers, many of whom were slave owners, who declared that slaves should be counted…
Guest Op-ed: Police Brutality in 21st Century America
By Kenneth Umemba We condemn in strong terms the police brutality on African Americans, people of color, and peaceful protesters. Police Departments in the country have turned into agents of oppression and suppression, by turning around to hunt the citizens…
Letters to the Editor
Boston Building Trades Unions: We Fight for Black Lives, because Black Lives Matter To the Editor: The recent heinous murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery are unconscionable and unacceptable, and demonstrate, again, the brutal, institutionalized racism within…