By Adam Swift Summer break is almost over for Chelsea students. The majority of students head back to school next Wednesday, August 28 for the first day of school. Wednesday, August 28 is the first day for students in grades…
The Rise of the New Roca
Full-scale renovation project will transform its national headquarters in Chelsea Special to the Record Roca, the internationally renowned agency led by founder and chief executive officer Molly Baldwin, is undergoing a $6.2 million renovation project at its main headquarters located…
New Hire
Giuffrida named Chelsea’s Inaugural Director of Athletic Infrastructure and Sports Tourism Special to the Record Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez recently announced the hiring of Charlie Giuffrida, the former Next Stop Revere director, as the inaugural Director of Athletic Infrastructure…
Mural Painting Ribbon-cutting Ceremony held at Aloe Natural Acai and Coffee Shop
Special to the Record Eileen Riestra, principal and creative director at Depict Brands, unveiled a beautifully designed mural during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held adjacently to Tanairi Garcia’s Aloe Natural and Acai Coffee Shop in Chelsea. City Manager Fidel Maltez brought…
Empty Spools Quilters donate trauma pillows to police department
Special to the Record The Chelsea Police Department recently accepted a heartfelt donation of trauma pillows from the “Empty Spools Quilters” of the Chelsea Senior Center. These handmade pillows are designed to provide comfort and support to children who have…
Council to Take up Police and Fire Union Contracts
By Adam Swift The city council held a quick special summer meeting last week to take care of some timely business, including moving two union contract agreements to its ways and means subcommittee. City Manager Fidel Maltez is requesting that…
City Provides Update on Washington Avenue Fire
Special to the Record Due to the extensive damage caused by the six-alarm fire at 185 Washington Ave. last week, the Chelsea Fire Department was unable to determine the exact cause of the fire. Nearly 60 people were displaced as…
Chelsea Man Pleads Guilty in 2021 Stabbing Death of his Wife
Special to the Record A Chelsea man will serve at least 25 years in prison after pleading guilty last week to stabbing his wife more than 40 times in 2021 before severely injuring himself, according to Suffolk County District Attorney…
Chelsea Man Arrested in Connection with Bank Robberies in JP and Hyde Park
Special to the Record A Chelsea man was arrested last week in connection with the armed robberies of banks in Weymouth, Jamaica Plain and Hyde Park. Keywan Kelly, 29, was charged with three counts of armed bank robbery. According to…
ZBA makes Quick Work of August Agenda
By Adam Swift During its August meeting last week, the zoning board of appeals moved several larger projects to its September and October meetings. The board also approved several special permits for projects that had previously been before it and…
Thank You, Attorney General Campbell
We’d like to express our congratulations, and thanks, to Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell for her efforts in securing the recent landmark $600 million settlement with the major tobacco product companies. In addition to the $600 payment this year, the…
A Great Summer for the Garden
Thanks to our mild winter, this past spring season was the most glorious in many years in our area. The early profusion of daffodils and tulips was followed by a gorgeous display of flowering crabapple trees, magnolias, and dogwoods, as…