Back at the turn of the last century (i.e., 1900), newspapers exhorted their readers to observe a “safe and sane” Fourth of July. That’s because in communities big and small all across America, the founding of our nation had become…
Author: Record Staff
Port Park Offers Stunning Views
There aren’t many places where kids can play in ocean breezes on a jungle gym while a giant oil tanker and tug boat troll the waters not 200 yards away, but chalk Chelsea up as one place where just such…
Obituaries 07-03-2014
Glen Breese Shoe Salesman; Chelsea Auxiliary Firefighter Glen J. Breese passed away unexpectedly on June 24. He was years 62 old. He was born and raised in Chelsea and attended both Williams and Shurtleff Schools back in the 1960’s. Glen…
McLaughlin Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Soliciting
The former executive director of the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) has pleaded guilty and been sentenced in connection with unlawfully soliciting contributions from state employees and other individuals to support multiple campaigns, including the campaign of former Lt. Gov. Tim…
Whew, What a Weekend!
To the Editor: Thanks go to so many gardeners, friends and local merchants for all the good will and hard work that went into our 4th Annual Art Walk “Scarecrows in the Garden” and “Quilt Raffle” fundraiser at the Chelsea…
The SJC Decision
Tuesday’s decision by the Supreme Judiclal Court ordering that the question of whether Massachusetts can issue licenses for casino gambling must be placed before the voters for a referendum in November is one of seismic proportions, with the epicenter situated…
Scholar-athlete times Two: Gustin Plays Two Division 1 Sports at Holy Crossby
Sean Gustin is a rarity in college sports, a two-sport All-Academic selection. And he’s doing it at the highest level, playing Division 1 hockey and baseball at the College of Holy Cross in Worcester. Gustin has strong Chelsea roots. He…
Obituaries 06-26-2014
Flora Cook 25-Year Secretary at St. Rose Church Flora Cook, a longtime resident of Chelsea, died on June 21 at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center in Revere. She was 78 years old. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, Flora was…
Apollinaire Ready to Stage Two Outdoor Plays in July Centered on Immigration
The Apollinaire Theatre is preparing to host two outdoor plays this July in Mary O’Malley Park that will address immigration issues, one that will be for young audiences and one that will be for adults – both directed by Apollinaire’s…
2014 Chelsea Art Walk
Bob Kowalik teaches Valerie Ramirez about planting seedlings in the soil.