As the result of a several month drug investigation resulting from several sources including concerned Chelsea residents, the Chelsea Police Department (CPD) along with MAGNET (Mutual Aid Gang Narcotic Enforcement Teams) arrested seven individuals and executed two simultaneous search warrants…
Author: Record Staff
Former Centro Latino Building is the Focus for Redevelopment
By Seth Daniel A Revere developer with loads of redevelopment experience in downtown Chelsea is the latest person to propose an ambitious housing plan for the downtown district, this time focusing on the old Centro Latino building. Gerry Sneirson of…
Police Briefs 07-21-2016
Tuesday, 7/12 Jarrod Harris, 38, 152 Russell St., Everett, was arrested for assault and battery. Wednesday, 7/13 Vincent Durbano, 33, 39 Boutwell St., Dorchester, was arrested for breaking and entering nighttime vehicle/boat for felony, malicious damage to motor vehicle, malicious…
Our Summer of Discontent
Tragic events seem to be cascading upon us from throughout the world almost on a daily basis. Whereas for the past 15 years (since 9/11), a terrorist-inspired event might happen sporadically, now when we go on-line each morning to look…
Obituaries 07-21-2016
John Magazzu Lifelong Chelsea resident John R. Magazzu, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, passed away Monday morning, July 18 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 80 years old. Born in Chelsea, the son of the late Domenick and…
Green Thumb
Joe Fraher of Global, waters the garden at the corner of Broadway and Front Street.
End Of An Era:Frank DePatto Retires As CHS Director Of Athletics
By Cary Shuman Frank DePatto and the position of Chelsea High School director of athletics were a perfect fit for 28 years. DePatto was a Chelsea guy, the CHS class of 1957 president and a student-athlete. He had been a…
Methadone Clinic and Neighbors Meet Head On In Large Meeting
By Seth Daniel Neighbors and community organizers confronted the owner of the Methadone clinic on Crescent Avenue Tuesday night in a large meeting on County Road about moving his operation, to which he said they would consider it. Councillors Luis…
Shakespeare On Salt:Apollinaire in The Park Tackles ‘Hamlet’ in First Shakespeare Production,Partially On The Salt Pile
By Seth Daniel As the cast and crew started rehearsing for ‘Hamlet’ in the PORT Park last week, the mildly sunny day soon gave way to a heavy, thick fog that rolled in off the Chelsea Creek and covered the…
Matty and Steve Powers Receive State Certification for Sober House in Lynn
By Cary Shuman The Powers family has done much to make Chelsea a better city. Steve Powers and his younger brother, Matty Powers, are now spreading their kindness to other communities, notably the city of Lynn. The Mass. Department of…