A boy stands among men as they bow in prayer toward Mecca in Highland Park last Friday morning to celebrate the end of Ramadan and start the season of Eid ul-Fitr. Coordinated by the Al Huda Society of Chelsea, more…
Summer Fun
Cousins Valerie Hinojosa and Alexandra Hinojosa cool off in a parachute at Quigley Park on Monday afternoon while taking part in the Parks Program, sponsored by the Chelsea Collaborative Youth Summer Jobs program, the Mass General Outdoor Rx and the Chelsea…
One Street Light and a Long Ways to Go in District 6
The spray painted markings on the pavement of Lynn Street Extension are hardly noticeable, but for Councillor Giovanni Recupero and neighbors of the side street that runs from Suffolk to Central Avenue, such markings are cause for celebration. The markings…
First Week on the Job Brings a Few Goals for Ambrosino
There’s a lot of meeting and greeting to do for new City Manager Tom Ambrosino this week as he took his place in the city manager’s office on Monday, but sandwiched between getting a feel for his new job, Ambrosino…
Potential for Greatness:Former Football Star Shaquor Sandiford is Working at CRC and Helping Youths
Shaquor Sandiford was once one of Chelsea’s brightest football prospects. The former Chelsea Pop Warner star followed through on that potential by becoming an Independent School League (ISL) All-Star quarterback at the Rivers School and a Division 1 college recruit.…
Ambrosino,CPD to Focus in on More Walking Patrols
The Chelsea Police Department (CPD) and City Manager Tom Ambrosino have re-affirmed a commitment to walking patrols by police officers throughout the main streets and “hot spots” in the City, according to comments and recent directives from Ambrosino and Chief…
Police Briefs 07-23-2015
FIREARM ARREST ON LYNN STREET EXT. On July 17, at 10:08 p.m. a Chelsea Police officer who was in the area of Central Avenue and Shurtleff on an unrelated call observed two young men walking away from him towards Lynn…
Obituaries 07-23-2015
Marianne Hanson Former waitress at Nick’s Deli in Revere Marianne (Gallant) Hanson passed away July 18 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 56 years old. Born in Chelsea, the daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Smith)…
First Jewish Nursing Home Wedding
The first wedding in Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home’s 96-year history took place on Friday, July 10. Rose Stetson, a 91 year old resident, truly wanted to see her son get married and her son couldn’t imagine his mom not…
Jack Halas Named Head Football Coach at Chelsea High School
Chelsea High School director of athletics Frank DePatto announced this week that Jack Halas has been appointed as the new head coach of the CHS football team. Halas, an assistant football coach at CHS for the past six years, succeeds…
Ambrosino Ready to Take Office, Fire Chief and ISD Leaders Are Top Priorities
The Chelsea Record conducted a question and answer interview this week with incoming City Manager Tom Ambrosino to hear his thoughts prior to stepping into his City Hall office. City Manager Ambrosino will begin work on Monday, July 20, as…
Police Briefs 07-16-2015
POLICE NAB ALLEGED DRUG DEALER Chelsea Police Announced the arrest of Angelo Ciocco, 58, of Revere, for Trafficking in Cocaine and other related charges. Chelsea Detectives assigned to the Drug Control Unit utilizing controlled buys and surveillance of several transactions…