Here’s one way to view the current situation in which we all find ourselves: Prior to the pandemic sweeping the nation and the world, our lives were such that each day truly was a new day, filled with new challenges…
Author: Record Staff
Easter Sunday Ringing of the Bells
On Easter Sunday, April 12,churches at parishes across the Archdiocese of Boston will join in unison with ringing of the bells at noon. The gesture of solidarity and celebration was proposed by several parishioners from different regions of the Archdiocese…
Obituaries 04-09-2020
Edward John Malvarosa Retired Beautician and Florist, Chelsea Senior Center Member Edward John Malvarosa entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning, April 5, 2020 at the East Pointe Nursing Care Center in Chelsea. He was 94 years old. Born in…
Rt. 1 South/Chelsea Curves to be reduced to one lane Monday
On Monday April 6, 2020, MassDOT will temporarily reduce Route 1 where it passes through the Chelsea Curves to a single lane in the southbound direction. The reduction will last for a single day and take place outside peak commuting…
Market Basket will begin limiting numbers of shoppers in stores
To ensure a healthy and safe shopping experience for customers and associates during the coronavirus pandemic, Market Basket has established new store protocols that includes limiting the number of shoppers in each store at one time, the company reported. Beginning…
Baker extends stay-at-home advisory, closure of non-essential businesses until May 4
Mayor Marty Walsh and Governor Charlie Baker continue to update the public with new announcements as the coronavirus outbreak continues to develop. Governor Baker on Tuesday announced an extension of his previous executive order requiring the closure of all non-essential…
SBA, Treasury begin unprecedented public-private mobilization on Friday
Following President Donald Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin announced Tuesday that the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a robust mobilization effort of banks and…
Letters to the Editor 4-2-20
Act with the urgency this crisis requires Dear Editor, (An open letter to the Massachusetts State Legislature) In this time of crisis, instability, and fear we look to you for leadership—and the lives of Bay Staters will literally depend on…
There are many heroes in the battle against COVID-19
The current crisis in which we find ourselves has been compared to a war. But instead of an opposing army, our enemy is a novel virus that is 1/900th the width of a human hair and that can be transmitted…
Cultural Council announces new Heritage Celebration grants
The Chelsea Cultural Council (CCC) is excited to announce a new grant program supporting the celebration of Chelsea’s heritage and diversity. The Chelsea Heritage Celebrations Grant funds a broad range of cultural events, street fairs, art shows, festivals, and related activities such as:…