Special to the Record Chelsea Public Schools Director of School Counseling Ellen Kokinidis was named Administrator of the Year by the Massachusetts School Counselors Association (MASCA) in recognition of her dedicated service to CPS students, staff and school communities. CHELSEA,…
News in Brief
City seeks feedback on Voke Park Playground design The City of Chelsea Department of Housing and Community Development (HC+D) is inviting residents to help shape the design of a new accessible play structure at Voke Park for children ages 2-5 by…
Tips to Prevent Winter Wandering for those Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia
Special to the Record Many parts of the U.S. are expected to be impacted by a winter storm over the next couple of days. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) wants to remind caregivers of those living with dementia how…
Chelsea Black History Month Opening Reception featuring artist Towana Wright
Chelsea Black History Month held the opening reception Feb. 5 at City Hall featuring artist Towana Wright and “The Struggle Continues” exhibit. Deputy City Manager For Finance Michael Mason brought the official greetings of City Manager Fidel Maltez, “congratulating the…
School Bus Camera Motion Fails to Pass City Council
By Adam Swift A motion that could have paved the way for the school district to allow the installation of cameras on school buses to ticket safety violations failed to gain a majority at last week’s town council meeting. Councilor-at-Large…
City Provides Information on Parking Sticker Program
Chelsea residents are down to the final few weeks before their 2024 residential parking stickers expire on Feb. 28. The renewal period for the stickers opened on Jan. 1. Stickers will be free in January and February; however, beginning March…
Northeast Metro Tech Highlights the Growing Success of DECA Chapter
Special to the Record Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech’s DECA Chapter is continuing to enjoy success, expanding its membership and sending more students than ever to state and national competitions. Upon returning from the…
State Officials should Support Autonomous Vehicles ASAP
Last week in this space we expressed our view that legislation to allow communities to install speed-detecting cameras is ill-advised and not a great use of resources, although we suggested that red light cameras would be more efficacious for improving…
Bruins Beat by Bob Morello
NHL 4 Nation Face-off Championship Set The stage is set for the final showdown between Team USA and Team Canada, the two finalists of the NHL’s 4 Nation Face-Off preliminary-round play. Thursday at 8pm on TD Garden ice, USA and…
CHS Roundup
Chacon-Arcena, Ramirez-Villata wins medals at State D-3 Meet Two members of the Chelsea High boys and girls indoor track and field teams brought home medals at this past Friday’s MIAA Division 3 State Track Meet that was held at the…
Obituaries 02-20-2025
Thomas H. “Tut” Dunn Retiree of the State Division of the Department of Conservation & Recreation Thomas H. “Tut” Dunn, a late resident of Somerville, formerly of Chelsea, passed away unexpectedly at home. He was 71 years of age. Born…