Special to the Independent The Chambers of Commerce of Revere, Everett, Chelsea, Malden, Medford and Melrose hosted the Multi-Chamber Legislative Breakfast May 21 at Anthony’s, Malden. Dennis Cataldo, president and CEO of Cataldo Ambulance, was the master of ceremonies. Malden…
La Colaborativa Announces Chelsea’s New Center for Economic Development
Special to the Record La Colaborativa, a preeminent Latinx-led nonprofit organization, recently announced the launch of the Center for Economic Development. Serving Chelsea and surrounding communities, the Center represents a historic investment in economic justice for residents who have long…
Christian DeJesus Franco Announces his Candidacy for City Council
Christian DeJesus Franco has announced the he is a candidate for District 1 City Council. The following is his statement: “As of May 26, I am proud to officially announce my candidacy for Chelsea City Council, District 1. I was…
City Leaders, Police Address Latest ICE Activity in Chelsea
By Adam Swift Chelsea continues to be a hot spot for the federal government’s controversial immigration policies and activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Geovani De La Cruz Catalán, 20, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
The Greater Boston Food Bank Celebrates Hunger Relief Champions
Special to the Record The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, honored the individuals and organizations that demonstrated extraordinary leadership in supporting GBFB’s hunger-relief efforts throughout 2024 at its new GBFB Awards event, held…
CPD joins North Metro Swat Team in Partnership with Everett and Revere Departments
The Chelsea Police Department recently announced its formal partnership with the North Metro SWAT Team, a regional tactical unit comprising highly trained officers from the Chelsea, Everett, and Revere Police Departments. This strategic collaboration enhances the region’s ability to respond…
News Briefs
Bike Rodeo Rolls On Meet the Machines is Next Up! Rain did not stop Chelsea Recreation’s annual spring Bike Rodeo held in partnership with Mass Safe Routes to School. Families came together for a day of bike safety education, community connection…
Dr. John E. McDonough and Suzanne Lee to be Honored or Leadership in Improving Healthcare Access
Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC), a trusted provider of home- and community based services, is pleased to announce Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Inc. (PLAN of MA & RI) as its Diamond Sponsor for its upcoming Legacy…
North Star
Mackenzie DeRiggi shines in musical at NSMT By Cary Shuman What better place to perform in a smash hit musical than in your own hometown. What better venue to make your debut than at Bill Hanney’s regional treasure, the North…
Israel has No Choice
Israel’s decision to eliminate Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile facilities not only comes as no surprise, but should be welcomed by everyone who understands that the only threats to world peace come from the authoritarian rulers of the Axis of…
Near the Water? Watch Your Children!
With school out and summer vacation season upon us, we wish to remind our readers of the need to exercise extreme vigilance whenever they are near the water, whether at a pool, a lake, or the ocean, with young children.…
Happy Juneteenth
Juneteenth, which has been a national holiday since 2021, marks the day when the Union Army entered the city of Galveston on June 19, 1865, and freed the slaves in Texas pursuant to President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which had gone…