As a result of the two murders Monday on Chester Avenue, Chelsea now has six homicides for the year, which is causing consternation with everyone concerned with the well-being and the safety of the city’s residents. City Manager Jay Ash…
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Down to the wire – DiDomenico and Flaherty sprint to the finish line; Cambridge is key
In another week, the voters decide if they want to send Senator Sal DiDomenico back to the senate or to send Attorney Tim Flaherty to the senate to take his place. Both candidates are pulling out all the stops in…
Police hunt murderers of two Chelsea men
State Police detectives and Chelsea police are hunting down the men who gunned down two Chelsea young men in their apartment early Monday morning. Angel Acevedo, 25, and Jenret Appleberry, 26, were apparently executed at close range by gunmen around…
The double homicide on Chester Avenue
An apartment on Chester Avenue early in the morning earlier this week. The city is asleep. Two Chelsea young men are asleep at 95 Chester Avenue – and there are others inside the apartment. An assailant or assailants come to…
One woman’s tale of survival – How HarborCOV helped her; How you can help HarborCOV
In February 2007, a woman we’ll call A, decided to leave the abusive father of her nine-month old daughter. She had no money, no training or education and she felt she didn’t have anywhere to turn. After visiting the state…
Wonderland Closed – After 75 years the Greyhound Park locks its doors with little fanfare
A simple sign hung on the front door Thursday morning at Wonderland Greyhound Park. There were no press conferences held or historic photos rolled out, leaving many Chelsea residents without a job. It was Revere’s largest employer also, for decades…
State $$$ Funding City Roadway Projects
Special to the Record To hear Representative Eugene O’Flaherty talk about it, State funding for local roadway projects is always a hot topic for debate at the State House. While he was joined by Senator Sal DiDomenico and City officials…
All-Chelsea Awards nominations sought
Special to the Record Nominations are currently being solicited for the Ninth Annual “All-Chelsea Awards.” The awards are given to recipients who have distinguished themselves, improved the lives of local residents or enhanced the city’s overall civic standing. Ten individuals…
Pedestrian death under State Police investigation
The tragic death of a 56 year- old Chelsea man last week continues to be the subject of a State Police Accident Reconstruction Team investigation. Chelsea Police are also conducting an investigation. The officer involved in the accident has been…
Grand opening – Governor Patrick tours Leonard Florence Center for Learning
Governor Deval Patrick delivered stirring remarks to a large crowd of dignitaries and residents following a tour of the Leonard Florence Center for Living – the nation’s first specialized ALS Residence last Friday morning. The governor’s cabinet held its weekly…