With the Fourth of July falling on a Tuesday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July brings back fond recollections from our youth, when…
Enjoy the Long Weekend Safely
An often-overlooked aspect of the Fourth, especially during a long holiday weekend, is that too many among us will engage in behavior that is risky not only to ourselves, but to our loved ones and others around us. Fireworks are…
Guest Op-Ed: Is the Titanic Worth the Risk?
Dr. Glenn Mollette Life is filled with risks. Perhaps you enjoy sky diving, climbing Mount Everest, or swimming with sharks? Each endeavor involves serious risks. Nothing would be accomplished on this planet without people willing to venture out into the unknown.…
Obituaries 06-29-2023
Angelica Grace Neverson June 5, 1987 – June 17, 2023 Angelica Grace Neverson, A lifelong resident of Chelsea, passed away in the peaceful surroundings of her home on Saturday, June 17, after living courageously for the past five years with…
Chelsea Black Community Holds Juneteenth Community Celebration
Supt. Of Schools Dr. Almi Abetya Attends CHS Reunion Committee Meeting
City Addressing Concerns About Potential Removal of Trees Along Broadway
Local environmental justice non-profit GreenRoots has raised concerns about the potential removal of mature, large-growth trees as part of the upcoming Upper Broadway reconstruction project. “We have received several calls, emails, and Facebook messages from residents who are concerned with…
ZBA Approves Permit For 15-Unit Apartment Building
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit and variances for a 15-unit, three-story apartment building at 69-71 Spencer Ave. at its meeting last week. The building will have 15 parking spaces, and four of the units will be…
MassDOT Schedules Tobin Bridge Work Update Meeting
MassDOT is hosting a public meeting to provide updates and receive public comments on the planned structural cleaning and painting, and the steel and concrete repairs on the Tobin Bridge on Wednesday, June 28. The meeting will take place at…
DiDomenico’s Legislation Included in Progressive Tax Relief Bill
Special to the Record Last Thursday, Senator DiDomenico and his Senate colleagues approved a $590 million Tax Relief bill which delivers support to low- and middle-income earners and chips away at the headwinds that threaten Massachusetts’ competitiveness. Focusing on providing…
Girl Injured in Parking Lot Crash
A 44-year-old Watertown man was ordered held on $7,500 bail and ordered not to drive after allegedly striking and seriously injuring a 14-year-old girl with his car in a Beacham Street parking lot on Sunday. Ceserino Borelli was charged in…
City Unveils Special Needs Registry
The City of Chelsea has created a voluntary special needs registry to identify residents who might need extra assistance during a major emergency, such as a mass evacuation, a public health emergency, or a health crisis or house fire. The…