By Seth Daniel When the beginnings of a 10-alarm fire erupted quite suddenly in East Cambridge on Saturday afternoon, firefighters in Everett, Revere and Chelsea knew that their services would likely be needed sooner rather than later. Chelsea Fire responded…
Chelsea Council,Police Look to Reduce Default Speed Limit
By Seth Daniel It appears 30 is just too fast. City Councillors, led by Councillor Judith Garcia’s committee, and Police Chief Brian Kyes are looking to push the default speed limit on Chelsea streets down from 30 mph to 25…
Collaborative to Sponsor ‘Las Posadas’ Event Through Streets of Chelsea
Tipping their hat to the beloved Latin American tradition of ‘Las Pasadas,’ the Chelsea Collaborative will sponsor an event on Dec. 20 from 4-7 p.m. where participants will march and sing through the streets in solidarity with all immigrants and…
Police Find Hit-and-Run Driver in Houston, Killed Chelsea Man
Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes and Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley announced on Dec. 2 that the man wanted in connection with the June 4 hit-and-run death of 25-year-old Marco Salguero-Cruz has been apprehended as a result of…
Residents Begin Dreaming of New Housing with Corcoran
By Seth Daniel As adults talked and listened to the potentially big plans for redevelopment of the Innes Housing Development on Central Avenue, off in the corner little children were also dreaming. Coloring beautiful new homes with rainbows and swimming…
News Briefs
YOUTH CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Chelsea Youth Chorus will hold a concert on Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 258 Chestnut St. The chorus will hold the concert to benefit the Salvation Army’s Toy Drive. Entry is…
Police Briefs 12-08-2016
Monday, 11/21 Bryan Hernandez, 24, 30 School St., Gloucester, was arrested for destruction of property +$250, malicious and assault and battery. Gabriel Medina, 35, 72 Spencer Ave., Chelsea, was arrested on a warrant. Tuesday, 11/22 Carlos Rivas, 23, 110 Orange…
Remember Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on sneak attack early on Sunday morning causing destruction and loss of life, nearly 3,000 casualties. We are mourning on this day of December 7, the 75 year anniversary of Pearl Harbor.…
Trump and the Vote
We love how many of the national commentators and pundits always point out that while Donald Trump won the presidency, he didn’t get the popular vote. Well, it’s clear Donald Trump’s strategy was to reach the 270 electoral votes he…
Sports 12-08-2016
Bruins Beat by Bob Morello Bruins looking to keep pace Last night (Wednesday) as the Record went to press, the Bruins were taking on the Washington Capitals, a team they were tied with in points (31), and seventh place in…
Obituaries 12-08-2016
Margaret E. Selvage Longtime resident of the Mill Hill Section of Chelsea Margaret Selvage of Chelsea passed away on December 2 at the Whidden Memorial Hospital after a decline in health and short illness. She was 76 years old. Born and raised…
CHS Class of 1976 Holds Reunion
The Chelsea High School Class of 1976 held its 40th Reunion on Nov. 26 at Teresa’s in North Reading. Pictured at the reunion are, Jan Rubin, Bill Jarosz, Denise Karlin, and Nancy Miller Lord. More photos from the reunion will…