By Adam Swift The school committee honored three recipients of the district’s Name, Strength, and Story awards at its regular meeting last week. The April honorees included Sokolowski School Science Teacher Cristina Caruso, Berkowitz School Music Teacher Richard Romanov, and…
Chelsea Native Vlad Link was one of the First Faces the Artemis II Crew Saw upon its Return to Earth
Special to the Record The first face the Artemis II crew saw upon their return to Earth was the face of a U.S. Navy sailor. Chief Hospital Corpsman Vlad Link, from Chelsea, Massachusetts, was a member of the dive medical…
Chelsea High Employee on Leave and Under Investigation by Schools
By Adam Swift A Chelsea High School employee was placed on leave pending an investigation following allegations of inappropriate conduct and behavior with the students. The investigation comes following a student demonstration against the actions of the employee at the…
Chelsea’s Own Sandra Maddeford: A Trailblazer in Business, Art, and Life
Special to the Record Born and raised in Chelsea, Sandra Maddeford has built a life defined by talent, determination, and a deep love for her community. An astute saleswoman and gifted artist, Sandra enjoyed a highly successful career in real…
The Zonta Club Provides Scholarships
The Zonta Club of Chelsea and North Shore provided scholarship funding to graduating senior girls in Chelsea, Revere, Everett, Winthrop and Saugus high schools. Members of the club delivered checks to school officials in each of these five communities. Each…
‘She Was the Best You Could Find’
Rose Pellegrino has fond memories of her lifelong friend, Donna Bongiovanni By Cary Shuman They were best friends for 74 years, from elementary school to junior high to high school through all the good times and life milestones they shared.…
NeighborHealth Convenes Local Leaders to Address Health Gaps among New Moms
Special to the Record NeighborHealth, Massachusetts’ largest community-based primary care health system, convened healthcare providers, public health leaders, policymakers, and community organizations on Friday, March 20 at La Colaborativa in Chelsea for “From Preconception to Infancy: Embodying Maternal Health Equity,”…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $5 million in Grants to Local Fire Departments
Special to the Record The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that 307 Massachusetts fire departments will share $5 million in grant funding to support the purchase of new safety equipment. “Massachusetts firefighters answer the call in every corner of our state…
City of Chelsea Announces Packed April Calendar of Community Events
The City of Chelsea and its community partners are proud to announce a robust lineup of events throughout April 2026, offering residents and visitors a wide range of opportunities to get involved, celebrate the city, and shape its future. Highlights…
Police Arrest Two in Bosson Park Stabbing
Three people were injured and two arrested as the result of a stabbing in Bosson Park Monday, according to police. On Monday, April 13 Chelsea Police received a call at 4:51 p.m. for a stabbing in BossonPark on Bellingham Street.…
NeighborHealth Recognized as a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace
Special to the Record NeighborHealth, the largest federally qualified community health system in Massachusetts, has been named a recipient of the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award, a national honor recognizing the organization’s strong, employee-driven culture and commitment to excellence.…
Senator DiDomenico Reflects on Loss and Resilience with ALS Advocates
Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico spoke at the State House ALS Advocacy Day and talked about his mom’s courageous battle with ALS and her enduring love for her family. In last year’s budget, DiDomenico secured $250,000 for the ALS Association…