Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no religious meaning,…
Category: Editorials
Letter to the Editor
I am proud of the work I’ve done Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in our local elections on Tuesday November 7. While the campaign trails weren’t as spirited as two years ago, we have had…
Thank You to Our Veterans
Its was 99 years ago this Saturday, on Nov. 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Americans observed the first anniversary of the end…
Letters to the Editor
Vote Mark Rossi Dear Editor and Friends in the Chelsea Community, Please join me in supporting Mark Rossi for District 7 City Councilor this November 7th election. Mark Rossi is an intelligent, caring and compassionate leader and advocate. He is…
Be Sure to Vote Tuesday
Tuesday, Nov. 7, marks municipal Election Day in cities and towns across Massachusetts. Although the turmoil and generally crazy state of affairs on the national level has distracted all of us from what is going on in our own backyards,…
Letter to the Editor
Points made about the City Charter Dear Editor, In light of last Monday’s City Council meeting and reporting by the Chelsea Record on the motion to change the City Charter brought up by Councilor Vidot and Councilor Lopez, I feel…
Enjoy a Happy and Safe Halloween
Although mischief and vandalism on Halloween has been on the decline in recent years compared to what the parents and grandparents of today’s youngsters experienced in the past, it still is incumbent on every parent to make sure that their…
Parking at a Crisis
The action by the City Council to alleviate the parking crisis in some parts of the city is long-overdue. Councillor Enio Lopez correctly pointed out that parking on the streets by some commercial vehicles is making a bad situation worse.…
Housing Court Open to Local Landlords and Tenants
The expansion of the Housing Court into our part of Suffolk County for local landlords and tenants certainly is welcome news in our area. In our community, the majority of the housing stock is multi-family. Given the large investment now…
Letter to the Editor
I will never stop working for you Dear Residents, Since I announced my candidacy for District Five City Councilor. I have had the opportunity to speak and meet with many of you about your vision for the district. Each conversation…