The Chelsea Thrives Partnership is offering mini-grants to anyone who has a great idea for a positive activity or event for youth in Chelsea. Mini-grants are available to individuals that are organizing programs that serve five or more youth. Mini-grants…
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M-DOT Lights it Up in Czech Republic, to Play Boston Common this Weekend
Revere native Michael ‘M-DOT’ Januario continues to hone his lyrical skills, traveling to Europe for colossal rap festivals, and working on the second part of his critically-acclaimed album. And he does it all while balancing a family and a career.…
MS-13 Member Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy
A member of MS-13 was sentenced Sept. 10 in federal court in Boston. German Hernandez Escobar, a/k/a “Terible,” 30, a Salvadoran national, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to 23 years in prison, three years of supervised release…
MS-13 Member Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Role in 2015 Murder
An MS-13 member was sentenced Sept. 6 in federal court in Boston on charges of racketeering conspiracy involving murder. Oscar Noe Recinos Garcia, a/k/a “Psycho,” 24, a Salvadoran national, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV…
School Updates
KELLY UPDATES Kelly School staff got outside to learn and play some fun, active recess games during our PD days, thanks to Healthy Chelsea partnership and Playworks! Kids and teachers alike have been having great fun starting to play the…
Fight Against Homelessness
Pastors Ricardo Valle and Ruben Rodriguez show their determination to keep up the fight against homelessness during the one-year anniversary celebration of the Selah Day Center at Iglesia De La Luz Church on Broadway last Friday, Aug. 31. The Day…
Boston Councilor Ayanna Pressley Defeats Congressman Capuano:Capuano Won Chelsea with 54 Percent of the Vote
The world was turned on its nose Tuesday night in the Congressional District 7 race when Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley surprised everyone with a solid victory, ousting Congressman Michael Capuano from the seat he has held for 20 years.…
Chelsea Unveils John Bruttaniti Memorial Bridge in Ceremony
The City of Chelsea dedicated the Washington Avenue bridge at Heard Street in memory of Chelsea Police officer John Bruttaniti during an unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 29. Councillor-at-Large Leo Robinson served as master of ceremonies for the program during…
License Commission Agrees to Continue Voluntary Ban on Small Liquor Bottles
One can raise a six-pack to the end of summer if they’re a legal-aged hardworking resident, but one will no longer be able to raise up a 250ml nip bottle due to a continuing voluntary ban by Chelsea liquor stores…
Secretary Ash says Not Considering MassPort Job at the Moment
Airplanes apparently aren’t in the future for state Housing Secretary Jay Ash. Ash – the former City Manager of Chelsea – told the Record this week that he has no intention right now of pursuing the soon-to-be open job of…