As substandard housing continues to be a recurring issue within the City – especially during the upcoming heating season – several organizations and officials have renewed their call for a statewide housing court system that would encompass Chelsea. “Absolutely Chelsea…
Police Briefs 10-08-2015
Monday, 9/21 Kirk Crowley, 47, Homeless, was arrested on a warrant. David Herlihy, 37, 11 Walden St., Winthrop, was arrested for failing to stop for police, operating motor vehicle with suspended/revoked license, stop sign violation and warrants. Jonathan Miranda, 24,…
Letter to the Editor
Thank you for your support I would like to give thanks to the residents who supported me and I cannot think of a better vehicle to do it than a letter in the Chelsea Record. As a local newspaper you…
Sports 10-08-2015
CHS Roundup Red Devils fall to Greater Lowell The Chelsea High football team returned to action after a bye week and came out on the short end of a 28-6 decision to Greater Lowell Friday evening. Greater Lowell (ow 3-1 on…
Obituaries 10-08-2015
Charles Gird Of Wakefield, formerly of Chelsea Charles W. Gird of Wakefield, formerly of Chelsea, died on September 9. A US Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was the beloved husband of JoAnne C. (Siders); devoted father of…
Chelsea Schools One-Year Project Funded by the Gates Foundation
Citizen Schools, a national educational nonprofit focused on extending the learning day for high-need students by providing direct instruction and project-based apprenticeships taught by volunteers, is pleased to announce it has received a $350,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda…
Building Lease,Losing Contracts Doomed Centro Latino
Board members this week told the Record that they did everything they could to keep things going at Centro Latino, which closed its operations suddenly last week, but were simply not able to make things work in the end –…
Wyndham Hotel Owners Propose Partnership with Local Hotel Group
The XSS Hotel Group, which operates the Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites in Chelsea, has proposed to enter into the ownership of the Wyndham Hotel on Everett Avenue and completely renovate the 15-year-old facility – putting nearly $10 million into…
Council,City Manager Consider Taking House
City Manager Tom Ambrosino has put in a request to the City Council for an appraisal of a home at 29 Tudor St. – next to the new Clark Avenue School. Ambrosino said he would like the City to take…
‘Like the Hand of God’: McCarthy Recalls Saving a Life on the Tobin
It might have been the hand of God that initially snagged a wanted man who had jumped over the edge of the Mystic/Tobin Bridge on Aug. 8, 2014, but it was Chelsea Police Officer Paul McCarthy who carried out the…
Police Briefs 10-01-2015
Monday, 9/14 Leandro Cruz, 22, 1 City Hall AVe. (shelter) Boston, was arrested for intimidate of witness and warrant. Tuesday, 9/15/15 Willie Bozeman, 54, 440 Harrison Ave., Boston, was arrested for shoplifting and warrant. Daniel Saliba, 51, 35 Cooper ST.,…
Letter to the Editor
Thank You Centro Latino I am saddened by the closing of Centro Latino. The women and men who worked at Centro Latino deserve special appreciation from all of Chelsea. Since 1989, Centro served as a hub of immigrant services, with…