Special to the Record This past fall, the Governor signed a climate omnibus bill into law, S.2967, which includes key language from Senator Sal DiDomenico’s energy facility siting bill, S.2113, that will protect his constituents from hazardous energy projects and…
Eugene Green Appointed to BECMA Board of Directors
Special to the Record Chelsea resident Eugene Green was recently added to the Board of Directors of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA). Green is the President of Clearscope Technology Solutions (CTS), a company based in Charlestown that he…
Billie Jo Turner Named Chelsea Public Schools Chief of Finance and Operations
Chelsea Public Schools in January announced the appointment of Billie Jo Turner as the school district’s new Chief of Finance and Operations. Turner arrives in Chelsea with nearly 25 years of financial and operational management experience. Turner’s experience includes the…
City Successfully Locates Missing Child in First test of SafetyNet Tracking System
Special to the Record Within 20 minutes of being reported missing, the City of Chelsea successfully located a missing child with autism in the first test of its SafetyNet Tracking Program, a crucial initiative launched in November 2024 to assist…
News Briefs
Chelsea municipal buildings closed for MLK Jr. Day All Chelsea municipal buildings, apart from the city’s public safety buildings, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Curbside trash and recycling collection will…
City Invites Community to Rank Chelsea Pa’Lante logos
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea is inviting the community to participate in the logo selection process for Chelsea Pa’Lante, Chelsea Onward, the City’s Comprehensive Plan – the first master plan since 1970. As part of the process,…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Never Gave Up
For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2025 will mark 57 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel…
Los Angeles Wildfires: A Tragic Sign of the Times
The apocalyptic images from Los Angeles this past week of the destruction caused by the still-raging fires are unfathomable. They are mindful of the horrific black-and-photos of Hiroshima in the aftermath of the atomic bomb in WWII. Entire communities have…
CHS Roundup
Osman hits for 36 as Red Devils beat Brighton in 2-OT Junior captain Moe Osman poured in 36 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Chelsea High boys basketball team to an exciting 80-76 victory over Brighton High in…
Bruins Beat
by Bob Morello Bruins Bounce back! The often used statement “a must win game,” definitely fitting the mold was truly evident as the Bruins’ Saturday matinee versus their division rival, the Stanley Cup winning Florida Panthers, this game was “must…
Obituaries 01-16-2025
Francis “Frank” Fiore Of Rhode Island, formerly of Chelsea Francis “Frank” Fiore, 76, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully at West Shore Health Center on Saturday, January 11, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved…
DiDomenico Sworn in for Eighth Term
Sal DiDomenico was sworn in as Senator for the 8th time, marking 14 years serving the people ofthe Middlesex and Suffolk district in the State Senate. DiDomenico had the privilege of speaking during the ceremony and nominating his friend, Karen…