The passing this past week of Genevieve Spinelli, who owned and operated Genevieve’s Dance Studio for 42 years, marks the end of an era for those who lived in this city in the latter part of the last century. Genevieve…
Author: Record Staff
Make the Most of Summer
Our founding publisher, Andrew P. Quigley, who lived an extraordinary life, used to say, “When you look back on your life, you realize that all you really have is a lot of memories.” What brings these words to mind is…
Congratulations, U.S. Women’s Soccer
Every now and then the accomplishments of an individual athlete or team will transcend whatever it is that they have achieved in the world of sports. Prime examples include the late Muhammad Ali and the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. …
Guest Op-Ed : The Dilemma of Housing
By Robert Repucci, More than 6,000 individuals and families in Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop are at risk of displacement from housing, due to rising rents and the lopsided economy that encourages economic development and growth for some, but not those…
Letter to the Editor
Another Blow to Mill Creek and Other Residents of Chelsea Dear Editor: I attended the Zoning Board (ZBA) meeting Tuesday July 9, in support of 254 Spencer Ave., which is the demolition of a two-family house on a 5,000 square-foot…
Obituaries 07-11-2019
Judith Ann Beattie July 13, 1949 – June 20, 2019 Judith Ann (Zalewski) Beattie, 69, passed away on June 20 at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, Calif. She was born in Chelsea to Stephen and Agnes Zalewski. Judy grew up in Chelsea and graduated from St.…
Safety Fair
Fire Officials Urge the Public to Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals
“Last year, several people lost fingers and suffered serious burns lighting off illegal fireworks in Massachusetts,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Thirty-four firefighters were injured when an errant firework ignited a six-family building. Have a fun but safe…
Construction Look-Ahead
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…
Chelsea Comments on New MassPort CEO
By John Lynds and Seth Daniel Last Thursday, the MassPort Board voted 5-2 to confirm Massport’s Port Director Lisa Wieland as the Port Authority’s new CEO – a vote that came down to two candidates, including Wieland and current Boston…