We thank and congratulate the Rev. Sandra Whitley, pastor of the People’s A.M.E. Church, on organizing and leading the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Breakfast that was held Monday at Chelsea High School. Every year the Rev. Whitley steps…
Author: Record Staff
Red Devils Top Mystic Valley, 49-44
The Chelsea High basketball team claimed its fourth win in its past five outings with a 49-44 triumph over Commonwealth Athletic Conference rival Mystic Valley Friday. Although the Red Devils led all the way, they were unable to shake the…
Obituaries 01-24-2013
Ruth Gretsky Of Chelsea, formerly of East Boston Ruth Gretsky passed away at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home on January 20 after a short illness. She was 91 years old. Born in East Boston to the late Morris Gretsky and…
Capuano Says No to Senate Run
With Congressman Ed Markey (D-Malden) leading the pack among Democrats vying for U.S. Senator John Kerry’s potentially-vacated seat, U.S. Congressman Michael Capuano (D-Somerville) announced Tuesday that he would not seek the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Capuano, who lost the…
Remembering Rev. King: A Great Man Who Stood Up for the Rights of Everybody
For those of us of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2013 will mark 45 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine…
Not a Great Idea: Regional Housing Authorities a Disservice
Everything in life has its pluses and minuses. But in our view, whatever the pluses may be of Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposal to eliminate the 240 local housing authorities and consolidate them into six regional offices are far outweighed by…
Police Briefs 01-17-2013
January 7 Justin Robinson, 26, 8 Arlington St., Everett, was arrested for disorderly conduct, trespassing, resisting arrest, assault and battery. Joshua Everett, 25, 85 Archdale Rd., Roslindale, was arrested for felony warrant. Ramon Pagan, 51, 1 Pine St., Boston, was…
Red Devils Edge Shawsheen, 44-43
The Chelsea High boys basketball team earned its third straight victory with a 44-43 victory at Shawsheen Tech last Friday. The Red Devils moved out to a 10-8 lead after the first period, but Shawsheen rebounded to take a one…
Obituaries 01-17-2013
George Brown Retired Boston Teacher George I. Brown, a resident of the Chelsea Soldier’s Home for the last five years, passed away on December 21. He was 85 years old. Born in Fall River, the son of the late William…
Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast Set for January 21
The Chelsea community is gearing up for the annual Rev. Dr. Marthin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast that will be held on Monday, Jan. 21 beginning at 9 a.m. at Chelsea High School. The Rev. Sandra Whitley, pastor at the…