By Adam Swift The preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 municipal operating budget for Chelsea is slated to increase by 4.8 percent over the current fiscal year’s budget. The preliminary figure of $116 million that City Manager Fidel Maltez presented to the…
Police Department Clinician Lopez Earns LICSW
Special to the Record The Chelsea Police Department recently congratulated its Co-Response Clinician Peter Lopez on officially earning his Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) certification through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Lopez graduated from Boston College with his…
Council looks to Clean Up Area Near Civil War Monument
By Adam Swift District 5 City Councilor Lisa Santagate is looking for cleaner and safer streets for residents in the area near the Civil War monument across from city hall. At Monday night’s council meeting, it approved an order introduced…
Celebration of Life for Charlie Moore Set for March 15 at Revere Elks Lodge
There will be a Celebration of Life for former Chelsea High School baseball star Charles “Charlie” Moore on Sunday, March 15, from 2-6 p.m., at the Revere Lodge of Elks, 198 Shirley Ave., Revere. Following is a message from Mrs.…
Over 200 People Plunge into Freezing Waters of Constitution Beach for Annual Shamrock Splash
Special to the Record Over 200 brave souls plunged into the icy waters of Constitution Beach in East Boston for the 16th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash hosted by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. Attendees jumped into the freezing water wearing…
Nurse Uses AED as Park N Boston Staff Clear Path for Rescuers after Electrical Blast Injures Worker
Special to the Record A 25-year-old electrical worker was injured on February 28, after coming into contact with a live power line while working on elevated electrical equipment behind Park N Boston on Railroad Street in Revere. The worker, became…
‘Denise Tiro will be Missed, Forever in Our Hearts’
By Cary Shuman They were friends for 58 wonderful and impactful years They attended Carter and Williams schools together and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1980. Later in life they shared a professional connection, Jackie Bevere as the principal…
Outreach to Potential WNBA Owner could Spark City Development
By Adam Swift The city of Chelsea has positioned itself as the site of a potential practice facility for a WNBA professional basketball city. Last month, the city council signed off on sending a letter and proposal package with four…
Governor Healey Demands Transparency from ICE on Arrests in Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey last week sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons demanding full transparency and accountability about ICE arrests and detention practices in Massachusetts.…
Zero tolerance for underage and public drinking on St. Patrick’s Day
With the approach of the St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day holiday and traditional South Boston parade set for this Sunday, March 15, it is imperative that our public safety officials proactively enforce laws prohibiting public and underage drinking. While we appreciate…
Bruins Beat
by Bob Morello Bruins fight for points over the final five weeks As of today’s current standings (Tuesday) the Boston Bruins have 18 regular season games remaining. That signals the urgency of gaining every point within their reach. Nothing sticks…
Obituaries 03-12-2026
Vincent John Montesano Known for his quick wit and sharp sense of humor, he had a way of making everyone around him laugh and feel at ease ‘ Vincent John Montesano into eternal rest on Friday morning, March 6, 2026…