Turns 107: Leonard Florence Center Resident Eleanor Karp Celebrates Birthday
Special to the Record Eleanor Karp, a much beloved resident at the Leonard Florence Center for Living, turned 107 on September 1. Wearing a festive tiara, Eleanor celebrated this milestone day with family, friends, residents, and staff at a socially…
Avellaneda Wants Unified Approach to Development Mitigation Efforts
In the past, developers have come to Chelsea and offered up parks, open space, or other mitigation efforts to the city when it comes time to build. However, those mitigation measures for the impact of new development are not codified…
Councilors Push for Increased Affordable Home Ownership
The City Council is continuing to look at ways Chelsea can increase affordable home ownership opportunities for its residents. At Monday night’s meeting, District 8 Councilor Calvin Brown introduced a motion requesting City Manager Tom Ambrosino identify potential parcels in…
License Fees Adjusted for Coming Year
Liquor license renewal fees are going back to normal for the coming year. The renewal fees had been lowered by the Licensing Commission due to hardships associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. “The liquor license fees are going back to normal…
Baker Activates Guard to Help With Local School Transportation
Governor Charlie Baker activated the Massachusetts National Guard in response to requests from local communities for assistance with school transportation as the 2021-2022 school year gets underway in the Commonwealth. The Governor’s order makes up to 250 personnel available. Beginning…
Red Sox Star Tim Naehring Supports His Close Friend at Remembrance Event
Tim Naehring was gracious as Red Sox fans recognized him among the large crowd who attended the Celebration of Life for Marcy Rosenberg Cochran Saturday at the Chelsea Yacht Club. The former Red Sox star third baseman had traveled a…
Recupero Wants Answers on Rat Problem
For the sake of propriety Monday night, District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero referred to the city’s rodent problem. But when talking about rodents, Recupero made it clear that he was referring to the city’s longtime rat problem with a motion…
People of Chelsea: Bob Boulrice – Former Chelsea Treasurer. Chelsea Art Walk • 2016
By Darlene DeVita (The following is one in a series of sneak peeks at the upcoming People of Chelsea additions by Photographer Darlene DeVita. The new work will ultimately appear on the fence of the Chelsea Public Library (CPL) this…
CPS Free Breakfast and Lunch Program Underway
Chelsea Public Schools are participating in a Free Breakfast and Lunch program for the current school year 2021-2022. This alternative is referred to as the Community Eligibility Provision. All students enrolled in Chelsea Public Schools may participate in the School…
USPS Now Hiring Seasonal Employees Nationwide in Preparation for 2021 Holiday Season
The U.S. Postal Service is currently hiring for more than 40,000 seasonal positions as preparations continue for the 2021 winter holidays, the agency’s peak season for mail and package deliveries. Seasonal opportunities include but are not limited to city and…
News Briefs
Northeast Metro Tech Dismissed Due to Propane Leak Superintendent David DiBarri and Fire Chief Michael Sullivan report that Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School was evacuated shortly before the start of the school day on Thursday due to a propane…