Marilyn Portnoy, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, passed away on December 25. She was 77 years old. Mrs. Portnoy’s son Eric delivered a beautiful, heartfelt eulogy at the funeral service, saying his mother was a generous person who reached out…
Author: Record Staff
Working Across City Boundaries a Must in Ongoing Fiscal Crises
Many, many years ago, Chelsea and Revere were one in the same. There were no boundaries along the Parkway or Chelsea Creek that separated the communities. When the communities were based on agriculture in the early days, there are stories…
Red Devils Drop Close Contest to Masco, 39-38
The Chelsea High boys basketball team still may be searching for its first win of the season, but the Red Devils came ever-so-close to posting a “W” before falling short by a 39-38 margin to Masconomet in the consolation game…
Obituaries 01-03-2013
Jan McGinn Daughter of late Chelsea Soldiers Home Commandant Jan (Quigley) McGinn of Concord, formerly of Chelsea and Charlestown, died on, December 30. She was the daughter of the late Commandant of the Chelsea Soldiers Home, John L. Quigley and…
Chelsea Senior Center Christmas Party.
Jeannette Nemerowski, Senior Center Director Tracy Nowicki, Jim Celona and Lorra Kwiatkowski at the Chelsea Senior Center Christmas Party.
Council President Robinson Reflects on Successful Year
With the last City Council meeting for 2012 now in the books, Council President Leo Robinson believes the past year has been a successful one. “We’ve done much to be proud of, even though we know we have much more…
Ash Continues to Lead Statewide Policy Efforts
Two weeks ago, it was in Worcester, leading a discussion among Gateway Cities on development and education. Last week, it was in Boston, chairing a meeting of the Metro Mayors Coalition on the subjects of state and local finance and…
Ring out the Old…. We Wish Our Readers a Happy and Healthy 2013
We often quote a verse from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Ring Out Wild Bells” when we write our annual New Year’s editorial. We write about the events that happened in the old year and discuss those that may come in the…
Red Devils Play Well in Loss to Revere
Although the Chelsea High basketball team was unable to break into the win column last Wednesday against Revere, the Red Devils, who feature many underclassmen with little or no varsity experience, showed that they are making strides as the 2012-13…
Obituaries 12-27-2012
Michael Mastrangelo Independent Carpet Installer Michael L. Mastrangelo of Revere died unexpectedly on December 18 at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett. He was 33 years old. An independent carpet installer, he was the cherished son of Lawrence and Elaine…