For those of us of a certain age, the sad and tragic debacle that has been unfurling in Afghanistan this past week is deja vu all over again. We have seen variations of this theme over the course of 60…
Letter to the Editor
Help Alleviate Suffering in Both Afghanistan and Haiti To the Editor, Today we see two new humanitarian crises developing on opposite sides of the globe,” said Daniel Pereira, Communications Director for the MIRA Coalition. “The collapse of the Afghan government…
Guest Op-Ed: Afghanistan – God Help Them
Dr. Glenn Mollette Many Americans did not want our military invading Afghanistan. We did not want our military to stay in Afghanistan. Many of us hoped our troops would leave Afghanistan. However, the chaotic departure has been one of the…
Obituaries 08-19-2021
Karen Venditto Owner and Operator of Karmichael Realty for Almost 30 Years Karen M. Venditto, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 64 on August 11 in the home of her daughter surrounded by her family…
We Sing: Chelsea
School Committeeman Henry Wilson Arraigned on child Rape Charge
The community has settled into a state of complete shock over the last 48 hours with the news that School Committeeman and long-time volunteer in many organizations, Henry Wilson, has been charged by Suffolk County DA Rachael Rollins with the…
Delta variant of COVID-19 more contagious, but not lots of hospitalizations at CHA Everett
As the Delta variant of COVID-19 has grabbed a lot of headlines, and statewide case numbers have started to increase, the news from CHA Everett is still very positive. The hospital is very busy, and COVID is simply another part…
Ballot set for Municipal Election with six contested races, one Preliminary
The Municipal Ballot has been set this week for the upcoming September and November City Election processes, with six contested seats and a Preliminary Election for District 3 City Council. Probably the biggest choice voters will have to make in…
George Ostler: Firefighter, historian, teacher passes on Monday
Wrote a column in the Chelsea Record for many years If one ran into George Ostler at the Chelsea Public Library, or in the Market Basket, or anywhere else in the City, it was easy to see his mind was…
City Re-institutes Mask Mandate in Public Areas of City Hall, Senior Center and Library
The Department of Public Health is closely monitoring an increase in COVID-19 cases in Chelsea and surrounding areas caused by the Delta variant, and said last Friday it will re-institute the mask mandate in some public buildings. “As a preventative…
No Candidates again for Multiple School Committee Seats brings Call for Change
Two districts for the School Committee failed to field any candidates once again this time around – in District 3 and District 4 – for a Board that has struggled with commitment and filling seats to make critical decisions. Currently,…
Encore Boston Harbor Casino Records Record Gaming Quarter, Cost Controls
Reporting that they have contained operating expenses and costs at both Encore Boston Harbor and in Las Vegas, Wynn Resorts reported that both Encore and their Las Vegas properties recorded record earnings for the second quarter (April to June). Once…