The Chelsea Pride Gladiators seventh and eight grade team defeated Peabody, 62-0, Sunday at Bishop Fenwick High School. Bryan Cedeno rushed for 169 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead the team. One of his touchdowns came on defense when…
American Resolve – Remembering the anniversary of 9/11
We again mark the terrorist attacks launched upon us on September 11, 2001. We again remember the dead from those attacks – and we remember and recall the memories of those who have died fighting terrorism since we decided to…
Arrest Report 09-10-2010
Sunday, August 29 Ricardo Murillo, 48, of 869 Broadway, Chelsea, was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a dangerous weapon. Luis Santiago, 46, homeless, was arrested for trespassing and drinking alcohol in public. Louis Tovar, 42, of…
Obituaries 09-10-2010
Pasquale ‘Nicky’ Navarro, 85 Thomas H. Strahan of Chelsea retiree, freelance photographer Pasquale “Nicky” Navarro died unexpectedly at his Chelsea home on September 5. He was 85 years old. Mr. Navarro was born and raised in Fall River, came to…
Wonderland Closed – After 75 years the Greyhound Park locks its doors with little fanfare
A simple sign hung on the front door Thursday morning at Wonderland Greyhound Park. There were no press conferences held or historic photos rolled out, leaving many Chelsea residents without a job. It was Revere’s largest employer also, for decades…
State $$$ Funding City Roadway Projects
Special to the Record To hear Representative Eugene O’Flaherty talk about it, State funding for local roadway projects is always a hot topic for debate at the State House. While he was joined by Senator Sal DiDomenico and City officials…
Cambridge Health Alliance Golf Tournament raises over $75K
Over 100 golfers participated in the seventh annual Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Golf Tournament, held at the Andover Country Club on August 16. The event raised more than $75,000 to support CHA’s critical community health mission. The CHA Golf Tournament…
All-Chelsea Awards nominations sought
Special to the Record Nominations are currently being solicited for the Ninth Annual “All-Chelsea Awards.” The awards are given to recipients who have distinguished themselves, improved the lives of local residents or enhanced the city’s overall civic standing. Ten individuals…
Pedestrian death under State Police investigation
The tragic death of a 56 year- old Chelsea man last week continues to be the subject of a State Police Accident Reconstruction Team investigation. Chelsea Police are also conducting an investigation. The officer involved in the accident has been…
Wonderland closes
Wonderland closing after all these years is a tragedy for this city. It is a tragedy of the first order. First, there are the nearly 100 longtime employees who have lost their jobs and some of those employees are from…
Arrest Report 08-25-2010
Sunday, August 15 Hillario Buenaventura-Flores, 30, 73 Essex St., Chelsea, was arrested for operation of motor vehicle unlicensed, stop sign violation, possessing open container of alcohol in motor vehicle. Olvin Amaya, 24, 191 Lexington St., East Boston, was arrested for…
Obituaries 08-25-2010
James Cunningham Jr. Longtime construction foreman James C. Cunningham Jr. of Chelsea died on August 20. He was the son of the late James C. Sr. and Rose Marie (Cullen) Cunningham; father of Clifford James Cunningham and Harold Brown, both…