Gov. Charlie Baker announced last Friday that the state has secured approximately $70 million in federal funding for the new 154-bed Community Living Center at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home – federal funding that pretty much gives the green light to…
Author: Record Staff
Mystic/Tobin’s Everett Avenue Onramp to Close May 7 for One Month
The state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced several changes to the Mystic/Tobin Bridge repair project, including the one-month closure of the Everett Avenue on-ramp May 7. MassDOT announced that since several projects in the area are coming underway – including…
Cambridge Hospital Provide Update on Allergies and What to Expect This Season
Another harsh New England winter has thankfully come to an end. As the colder time of year comes to a close, allergy season is right around the corner. Itchy and watery eyes, runny noses, coughing and sneezing, and pollen make…
On May Day, Thousands to March For Worker and Immigrant Rights
On Tuesday, May 1, International Workers’ Day workers, immigrants and supporters from across the region will join with labor and community organizations, starting at 4:00 p.m. in East Boston, and marching to Chelsea and Everett to participate in an act of unity and defiance against the…
Women Celebrating Women at Roca
Every country has a story about the strength of its women. That was the lesson learned by the 30 or so young mothers who attended Roca Chelsea’s International Women’s Day celebration on March 29. Roca’s Young Mothers program focuses on…
News Briefs
CORRECTION In a Police Brief in last week’s Chelsea Record, it was reported that a “light oil” release in the Mystic River came from Global Oil in Chelsea. In fact, Global had nothing to do with it. Chelsea Fire officials…
Chelsea Included in Baker-Polito Administration Opportunity Zone
Gov. Charlie Baker submitted the state’s Opportunity Zone designations to the U.S. Treasury Department today to encourage long-term investment in eligible Massachusetts communities. Created as part of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the Opportunity Zone program…
Police Briefs 04-26-2018
Friday, 3/16 Carl Stephens, 38, 97 Dingwell St. Lowell, was arrested on a warrant. Sunday, 3/18 Caitlin Kirby, 28, 10 Arthur St., Lynn, was arrested for breaking and entering in daytime and trespassing. Vikki Wommer, 35, 137 Chelsea St., Everett,…
Infrastructure Necessary for Energy Independence
President Trump recently declared, “we are now an exporter of energy to the world.” Yet due to shortages this winter, Boston was forced to import Russian natural gas to ensure people had the fuel they need to heat their homes.…
Letters to the Editor
The needs of our community I am against all affordable units to be at 80 percent on the proposal at 170 Cottage St. They should be broken down to 30 percent, 50 percent and 80 percent. The reason behind this…