We wish to take a moment to congratulate the Jordan Boys and Girls Club on its 30th anniversary, which the club celebrated at a party last Friday at its clubhouse on Willow Street. Josh Kraft founded the Chelsea club in…
Congratulations to the Class of 2023
A high school graduation is a singular event in the life of every community, where almost everybody knows one of the graduates or their families. All of us share the happiness and sense of achievement of our young people who…
McCarthy, Biden Deserve Praise
As this is being written, it would appear that the deal struck between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over the weekend to raise the nation’s debt limit has averted what would have been a cataclysmic economic event,…
CHS Roundup
CHS Volleyball Team Waiting for Tourney Foe The Chelsea High boys volleyball team, which made a late run to qualify for the MIAA Division 1 State tournament with a 10-9 record, was awaiting word of its final seeding and first-round…
Obituaries 06-01-2023
Evelyn Wall Nov. 12, 1943 –May 23, 2013 Longtime Chelsea resident, Evelyn L. Wall, 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 23. Born and raised in Somerville, the loving daughter of the late Donald A. and Evelyn (Noonan) Branagan, Evelyn graduated…
Chelsea High School Seniors Enjoy Prom Night
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Council Approves Free Cash Transfers
The City Council unanimously approved the appropriation of just over $1.3 million in free cash into a variety of city projects and programs at Monday night’s meeting. In addition, the council also approved the transfer of a $2.9 million surplus…
Brown Wants More Info on Proposed Encore Expansion Impact on Chelsea
District 8 City Councilor Calvin Brown wants Interim City Manager Ned Keefe to meet with representatives from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission about the planned expansion of the Encore Resort and Casino in Everett. “Encore has been buying up a lot…
East Boston Teen Charged With Chelsea Shooting
Special to the Record An East Boston teen was arraigned last week in Chelsea District Court on assault and multiple firearm charges for his role in the non-fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Chelsea. Moises Fermin Flores, 19, of East…
Council Debates Avenues for Affordable Housing Discussion
With the search for a new City Manager underway, the City Council debated the best way to address Chelsea’s affordable housing needs at its regular meeting on Monday night. District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero introduced an order requesting a subcommittee…
CPS Celebrates Second Annual Youth Mental Health and Wellness Day
Special to the Record With the sun shining above on a picturesque Thursday afternoon, the courtyard at the Williams School bustled with activity. Children were singing and dancing. Parents were smiling ear-to-ear. The second annual Youth Mental Health and Wellness…