A revised plan for the Rivian electric vehicle company to store new vehicles at 305 Eastern Ave. gained the support of the Planning Board at its meeting last week. The Planning Board had concerns with an earlier proposal that would…
Starbucks Dedicates Community Store in Chelsea
Special to the Record Starbucks celebrated the dedication of its first Community Store in Massachusetts at 164 Everett Ave. in Chelsea last week. The location builds on Starbucks global Community Store goal, according to Tiana Noble, a communications manager with…
Third Round of Outdoor Dining Grant Program Opens
Chelsea is moving forward with the third year of its Outdoor Dining Grant Program. Local restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and eateries can get up to $4,000 in assistance to expand their outdoor dining spaces. Those who are interested can apply on…
EBNHC’s Michael Mancusi Receives Massachusetts Community Health Center Clinician Award
Special to the Journal Earlier this month, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Michael Mancusi, LICSW, received the Massachusetts Community Health Center Clinician Award from the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. The award is presented…
Former Chelsea Mayor Jim Mitchell, Dies at 86
James D. “Jim” Mitchell Sr., former Mayor of the City of Chelsea, newspaper publisher, and one of the greatest athletes in Chelsea High School history, died on June 30, 2023, after a brief illness. He was 86. Mr. Mitchell began…
Kate Mitchell Closes Her Chapter With BC Track and Field: The Three-Time All-American Prepares for Olympic Trials
By Sydney Ciano Katherine (Kate) Mitchell became a dedicated track and field star, bringing her high school love for the sport onto the collegiate track. She was drawn to the patience and honesty of running, becoming only the second Boston…
Phoenix Charter Academy Receives Cummings Grant
Special to the Record Phoenix Charter Academy is one of 150 local nonprofits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program. The Massachusetts group of three public charter high schools was selected from a total…
BLO Brings Free Orchestral Music to the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell on The Esplanade and Chelsea Neighborhood
Special to the Record Boston Landmarks Orchestra (BLO), under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, brings its annual summer series of free, live orchestral concerts to the iconic DCR Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade, with a special focus…
2023 Water Quality Report Card Released for Metropolitan Beaches
Special to the Record Save the Harbor/Save the Bay released its annual Metropolitan Beaches Water Quality Report Card this week just in time for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations. This year’s report card covers the Metropolitan Region’s public beaches…
We’re (Over)Eating Ourselves to Death
The latest statistics reveal an incredibly negative picture of Americans: 40-percent are obese and another 32-percent are overweight. In other words, almost three quarters of Americans maintain an unhealthy weight. Yes, the fast-food industry is hugely to blame, as epitomized by all…
60 Years of James Bond
It was 60 years ago this summer that the first James Bond movie, Dr. No, starring the late Sean Connery, was released in the U.S. That movie instantly became a touchstone of 1960s pop culture which has flourished to the…
Guest Op-Ed: Life Coaching Is Often Missing
By Dr. Glenn Mollette What is next for you? Are you making plans for furthering your education? Are you interviewing for employment? Are you debating about your career path? What type of occupation will be fulfilling and pay the salary…