Long time residents of this city were saddened to learn this week of the passing of Lydia Walata after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Walata for decades was an active and vibrant member of the civic and political scene in Chelsea.…
Red Devils Start 2013 with Smashing 40-8 Win
The Chelsea High football team opened its season in high style with a 40-8 triumph over St. Joseph’s of Newton Friday evening under the lights at Chelsea Stadium. The Red Devils overcame an 8-7 deficit early in the second quarter…
Obituaries 09-19-2013
Joanne ‘MiMi’ DeFelice Outstanding Chelsea Resident Joanne D. (Goffredo) “MiMi” DeFelice, a long time resident of Chelsea died at home on September 12 after a long illness. Born in Boston and beloved by all, “MiMi,” as almost everyone called her,…
The Voice of the Red Devils: Chelsea Press Box to Be Named in Memory of Arnold Goodman
Chelsea High School director of athletics Frank DePatto is inviting the community to attend a dedication ceremony in honor of the late Arnold Goodman, a long-time and beloved Chelsea teacher, coach and Voice of the CHS Red Devils, on Wednesday,…
McLaughlin Arraigned in Illegal Fund-raising for Tim Murray
Former Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) Director Michael McLaughlin was arraigned in Boston’s Suffolk Superior Court last Thursday morning on a 12-count indictment from a Grand Jury, but sources said he might have thrown a curveball in the plans of Attorney…
Taste of Chelsea Will Be Another Treat for Food Enthusiasts: Sept. 23 Event Will Move Outdoors and Benefit HarborCOV
When Chelsea Bank CEO and president Joseph Vinard founded the Taste of Chelsea event a decade ago, he likely didn’t envision that it would become the incredible food lovers extravaganza that is has and draw more than 700 people. Ten…
First Council Meeting Features Showdown
It’s not what happened so much during the City Council meeting on Monday night, but rather what happened afterward and behind the scenes that has grown more important than the actual issue at hand – that issue being public safety…
Decision Time for Parents, School Officials on Clark Ave
In the coming weeks, parents, school officials and the City will be called on for input and a final decision for the preferred alternative in the rebuilding plan for the Clark Avenue Middle School – a project that has been…
Remembering 9/11
If someone had said on September 10, 2001, that America would be embroiled militarily in affairs in the Middle East for the next 12 years, one would have thought that person to be crazy. Indeed, no one would have dared…
Red Devil Football Team Opens Season Friday Night
With the dog days of August and double sessions now just a memory, the Chelsea High football team will kick off its 2013 campaign Friday evening when the Red Devils host St. Joseph’s of Newton under the lights at Chelsea…
Obituaries 09-12-2013
Charles ‘Chuck’ Kaliris, Jr. Lionbridge Technology Sales Director Charles R. “Chuck” Kaliris, Jr. of 5 Memory Lane, North Reading, formerly of Chelsea and Revere, died on September 9. He was 53 years old. The Sales Director of Lionbridge Technology, he…
Renovated Park Gets Grand Opening in Prattville
City officials cut the ribbon on the renovated park at the center of Prattville last night, just a little outside of the Record’s deadlines. As the Record was going to press, City Manager Jay Ash, State Reps. Gene O’Flaherty and…