Because I’m a nurse, and I work in a hospital, I’m asked every day how I feel about Question 1. I’m beyond concerned. I’m scared—for patients and nurses—and I’m voting “No.” Question 1 highlights an important topic, but it is…
Author: Record Staff
Are You Ready for Halloween?
Next week, many neighborhoods will become magical places as thousands of children dressed in all types of costumes will descend on the streets in search of candy and treats. Likewise, residents will not only decorate their houses in scary Halloween…
Sports 10-25-2018
CHS Roundup Boys soccer wins two to clinch CAC Large Division title The Chelsea High boys soccer team won both of its games this past week against opponents from the Commonwealth Athletic Conference to clinch the title for the CAC…
Obituaries 10-25-2018
Elisa Cortes-DeJesus Long time Chelsea and State social worker and advocate for the Hispanic Community Elisa Cortes DeJesus of Saugus, formerly of Chelsea, born on May 10, 1949 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, passed away recently. She spent her early years…
Condo Owners say Water and Sewer Discount Unfair
The City Council passed District 6 City Councillor Giovanni Recupero’s measure to provide a 10 percent water and sewer percent discount to Chelsea homeowners last month. Yet, since that vote, there has been a fair share of resident dissatisfaction from…
Council says ‘No, Thank You’ to Recupero TIF Proposal
Last month, District 6 City Councillor Giovanni Recupero’s proposal to lower water and sewer rates for homeowners who live in the city narrowly won council approval. Monday night, Recupero took another shot at cutting a financial break for Chelsea’s home…
Chelsea Public Library Holds 13th Annual Family Literacy Day
The Chelsea Public Library and Raising a Reader are inviting the community to the 13th Annual Family Literacy Day: Chelsea Reads, on Saturday, November 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Chelsea Public Library, to encourage families to visit the library…
Suffolk Students Henry, Nastri Speak at the Dedication Ceremony
Two Suffolk University seniors, Sean Henry and Andrea Nastri, were the student speakers at the dedication ceremony for the new Michael and Larry Smith Residence Hall. Henry, an ice hockey player representing Suffolk’s student-athletes, noted the Smiths’ past gifts that…
Chelsea Gets Community Compact Grant
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today announced $3 million in technology grants to 44 cities and towns across the Commonwealth through the Community Compact Information Technology (IT) Grant Program. This week’s announcement will benefit more than 49…
Police Briefs 10-18-2018
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL On Oct. 10, at 12:10 a.m., a CPD officer responded to 99 Maverick for a report of a male party “passed out behind a wheel of a blue mini-van.” Upon arrival, the officer observed a blue…