With what he is describing as broad support for the effort, House Speaker Bob DeLeo (D-Winthrop) has pushed for further reforms on the infamous Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) welfare system. While a legislative committee recently identified some reforms, DeLeo said…
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Recruitment for Government Programs is Crux of the Problem: Efforts Should Also Focus on Those “helping” Applicants
For far too long, the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) has been the Christmas card that has given year round. The move last week by State Legislators from a broad range of communities – both rich and poor – to reform…
Chelsea legislators take action to address ethanol issue
The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed separate versions of a $1.3 billion dollar transportation bill, including amendments in both versions that would require further study of a proposed plan to transport increased quantities of ethanol via train through Chelsea and other…
Good Friday
Saint Rose of Lima Celebration of Good Friday started with a procession that went from Chelsea Square around Shurtleff Street and back to St. Rose of Church.
Titanic Tragedy Claimed Chelsea Man 100 Years Ago: Had Helped His Daughters to Safety Before Being Drowned in the Ocean
Arthur Webster Newell was a man of good Chelsea stock, and just before midnight 100 years ago this coming Saturday, he stood amongst complete madness on the deck of the infamous RMS Titanic ocean liner – helping get his two…
A Better Board is in Charge
One thing is certain – the new Chelsea Housing Authority Board of Directors are not to be told what to do. The days when disgraced former executive chair of the authority Mike McLaughlin told the old board how it was…
Board Surprises Many, Calls for Revisiting Director’s Contract
Just when things seemed to be settling down at the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) with a new Board in place and a new day dawning, controversy has erupted over an all-too-familiar subject – the salary of the executive director. Last…
Superior Court Clerk is Subject of I-Team Investigative Report
A whistleblower and an anonymous source – both Suffolk Superior Court employees – told the Record this week that working conditions at the court have become so stressful and difficult due to management by Criminal Court Clerk Maura Hennigan, that…
State Approves Next Phase of Urban Renewal Development
It would be hard to convince observers of development activity in and around the Everett Avenue Urban Renewal District that the economy is anything but roaring. Fresh off last week’s announcement that Starbucks would be joining other national chains –…
Saint Rose of Lima Celebration on Palm Sunday
Hundreds of Chelsea residents turned out for Saint Rose of Lima Celebration on Palm Sunday. There were two Spanish Masses at the same time to accommodate the large group of parishioners that filled the church.