A whistleblower and an anonymous source – both Suffolk Superior Court employees – told the Record this week that working conditions at the court have become so stressful and difficult due to management by Criminal Court Clerk Maura Hennigan, that…
State Approves Next Phase of Urban Renewal Development
It would be hard to convince observers of development activity in and around the Everett Avenue Urban Renewal District that the economy is anything but roaring. Fresh off last week’s announcement that Starbucks would be joining other national chains –…
Starbucks in Chelsea at the Marketbasket Mall
The announcement last week that Starbuck’s is coming to Chelsea is one more reason to celebrate the city’s ever-widening economic base. Even five years ago, a Starbucks here would have never been possible because of a variety of factors. However,…
Washington Avenue Restoration
There is a great deal of personal inconvenience involved with the redoing of Washington Avenue. But at the end of that long run, a nearly perfect roadway along the length of the avenue will make a great deal of difference…
Chs Baseball Team Topples Tech in Opener
The Chelsea High baseball team parlayed strong pitching and timely hitting to open its season on a winning note with a 9-2 triumph over Lynn Tech at Fraser Field last week. “We played a very good, overall game,” said CHS…
Police Briefs 04-12-2012
April 2 Jose Mendoza, 42, 77 Beach St., Revere, was arrested for operating motor vehicle unlicensed, operating under the influence of liquor. Julio Dubon, 37, 43 Webster Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for threat to commit a crime, witness intimidation, assault…
Obituaries 04-12-2012
Marie Caro Retired Saleslady, Beloved Admirals Hill Personality Marie M. Caro, a retired saleslady and Chelsea resident, died suddenly April 7 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a sudden unexpected illness. She was 88 years old. Born in…
Saint Rose of Lima Celebration on Palm Sunday
Hundreds of Chelsea residents turned out for Saint Rose of Lima Celebration on Palm Sunday. There were two Spanish Masses at the same time to accommodate the large group of parishioners that filled the church.
Housing Authority Puts Back the Pieces
Five new Board members took their seats last Thursday in the conference room at the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA), the first step and first meeting in a process of putting back the pieces for an Authority whose administration was suddenly…
Youth Performers Featured at Town Hall Meeting
The Chelsea Mobilizing for Change Coalition in collaboration with Chelsea Schools, the REACH Program, City of Chelsea and Chelsea Police Department held a Town Hall Meeting called “Performing for Prevention” on March 21st. Wednesday’s Town Hall Meeting, held at the…
Chelsea Man Indicted on Murder Charge
A Chelsea man has been indicted on a charge of murder in connection with the Jan. 3 fatal stabbing of Jessica Cormier, 20, of Everett. Clarence Earl Berry, 60, of Chelsea, was indicted by a Middlesex County grand jury on…
The $600 Million Lottery Wager and Its Lesson
Even those who are aloof about casino gambling coming to Massachusetts had to look with more than just a bit of awe upon the hoopla and the result of last week’s Mega Bucks Lottery game which took in $39 million…