Sweeping changes in training of guards and Special Police Officers hired by a subsidiary of the global security firm Securitas, as well as how the company retains records are part of an innovative pretrial probation consent agreement between the giant…
Chelsea School Update
District Updates Last week was a week of celebration and appreciation. On Friday, May 7, 2021, it was School Lunch Hero Day. The CPS thanked its hard working, dedicated, amazing food service staff with flowers, cake, and a card full…
Get That Shot!
The idea of “vaccine hesitancy” is a relatively new phenomenon in our country. For those of the Baby Boom generation, there never was any question about getting shots for all kinds of childhood and adult communicable diseases. Vaccines, along with…
Letters to the Editor
New Chelsea Fireworks Ordinance Dear Editor, I read in the May 6, 2021 ‘Chelsea Record’ that the City Council voted 9-0 “to ban fireworks with intent to enforce.” I commend and thank the City Council for this action. As a…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Begin Stanley Cup Finals
The National Hockey League announced the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Series between the No. 3 seed Boston Bruins and No. 2 seed Washington Capitals will be hosted by the Capitals on Saturday, May 15 at 7:15pm. Game 1…
Obituaries 05-13-2021
JoAnn Fabrizio March 27, 1947 – May 8, 2021 JoAnn (Fiore) Fabrizio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8 in her Chelsea Home. Born, raised and a lifelong resident of Chelsea, she was the beloved daughter of the late Albert A.…
Markey, Pressley Visits Chelsea
Nantucket Lightship Returns Home After Seven Months in Chelsea Dry Dock
After seven months in a Chelsea dry dock undergoing extensive restorations and maintenance the Nantucket Lightship has returned to its home port along East Boston’s Waterfront near Piers Park. Since 2009, Eastie has played host to this national treasure and…
Broadway Capital Proposes 30 Units at St. Stanislaus Campus
With the closing of St. Stanislaus Polish Catholic Church last year, developer Broadway Capital has now advanced a plan to re-use the church as a residential complex offering home-ownership and rental opportunities. Mike Vienneau, of Broadway Capital, said they will…
Council Unhappy With New Director’s Relocation Choice
There was nearly uniform disappointment on Monday night from the City Council due to the choice by the new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion director’s decision to forego Chelsea and to live on Revere Beach. City Manager Tom Ambrosino informed the…
Council Puts Some Teeth Behind Fireworks Ban
The City Council voted emphatically, 9-0, on Monday night to create a new ordinance that not only bans fireworks, but also creates a $300 non-criminal fine that the Chelsea Police intend to enforce vigorously after last summer’s crazy battle with…
Candidates Take Out Nomination Paper for 2021 Citywide Election
Chelsea’s 2021 election season has begun. Six candidates had taken out nomination papers for offices in this fall’s election as of Tuesday afternoon. Councillors-at-Large Leo Robinson and Roy Avellaneda took out nomination papers, an indicator that both officials will be…