People throughout Massachusetts are committed to recycling and want to do their part to protect our environment. But we may not always be aware that some things need to stay out of our curbside recycling bins. While we may think,…
Happy Rosh Hashanah
We join the community in wishing our friends and neighbors of the Jewish faith a happy and healthy New Year. Rosh Hashanah began Sunday night at Jewish places of worship and the services include the traditional sounding of the shofar.…
Massachusetts Needs Gov Charlie Baker
With the state primary election now concluded, the ballot for the state election in November has been set, providing voters with the opportunity to see how the candidates match up for the various offices. Many of these contests feature either…
Sports 09-13-2018
CHS Roundup CHS gridmen drop opener, play at Nashoba The Chelsea High football team, under the direction of new head coach Rasi Chau, came up short in its season-opener last week at Mystic Valley, 18-0. Mystic Valley scored touchdowns in…
Obituaries 09-13-2018
Felicina “Phyllis” T. (Barbieri) Mullen April 29, 1922 – September 09, 2018 The Mullen and Barbieri families are sad to announce that our loving and precious sister, mother, grandmother, nonna and aunt, Felicina “Phyllis” T. (Barbieri) Mullen, age 96, of…
Fight Against Homelessness
Pastors Ricardo Valle and Ruben Rodriguez show their determination to keep up the fight against homelessness during the one-year anniversary celebration of the Selah Day Center at Iglesia De La Luz Church on Broadway last Friday, Aug. 31. The Day…
Boston Councilor Ayanna Pressley Defeats Congressman Capuano:Capuano Won Chelsea with 54 Percent of the Vote
The world was turned on its nose Tuesday night in the Congressional District 7 race when Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley surprised everyone with a solid victory, ousting Congressman Michael Capuano from the seat he has held for 20 years.…
Chelsea Unveils John Bruttaniti Memorial Bridge in Ceremony
The City of Chelsea dedicated the Washington Avenue bridge at Heard Street in memory of Chelsea Police officer John Bruttaniti during an unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 29. Councillor-at-Large Leo Robinson served as master of ceremonies for the program during…
License Commission Agrees to Continue Voluntary Ban on Small Liquor Bottles
One can raise a six-pack to the end of summer if they’re a legal-aged hardworking resident, but one will no longer be able to raise up a 250ml nip bottle due to a continuing voluntary ban by Chelsea liquor stores…
Secretary Ash says Not Considering MassPort Job at the Moment
Airplanes apparently aren’t in the future for state Housing Secretary Jay Ash. Ash – the former City Manager of Chelsea – told the Record this week that he has no intention right now of pursuing the soon-to-be open job of…
Welcome to Chelsea Photo Contest Winners, Opening Reception September 14
An exhibit of contemporary photographs celebrating life in Chelsea will be on display starting Friday, September 14, at Gallery 456. The opening reception takes place that evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at 456 Broadway, Chelsea. The featured images are…
Feeling the Pain:After 11 Weeks of Lock-Out, National Grid Gas Ready to Continue the Fight
Down in the Back Bay’s Park Plaza, hundreds of National Grid gas workers – now locked out of work for 11 weeks – took center stage on what many said was the truest example of what Labor Day should actually…