The People’s A.M.E. Church, led by the Rev. Dr. Sandra Whitley, and the Chelsea community honored the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual breakfast and awards ceremony Jan. 21 at Chelsea High School. The Rev. Whitley…
Month: January 2019
Senior Center Quilters Have Been Creating for 25 Years
The Chelsea Senior Center isn’t known as a textile manufacturer, but truth be told, a case could be made on the second floor for the quilting group that has been meeting for 25 years – producing an incredible 12 homemade…
Dealing with Details: License Commission Works out the Logistics of Marijuana Shops
The Licensing Commission has continued a hearing on special additional rules for marijuana establishments to its March meeting. The commission opened the public hearing at its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17. While the hearing did not generate much controversy, commissioners…
After Investigation, City Will Not Pursue Legal Action on Turf Field
City officials said they will not pursue legal action for the replacement of the turf field at Highland Park, this coming after the Record received information that the field was one of thousands installed with defective materials nationwide. City Solicitor…
City Moves to Dismiss Case to Overturn ‘nip’ Ban
The City of Chelsea has filed a brief with the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) to dismiss the case brought by nine liquor licensees to overturn the ban on small liquor bottles (50 mL), known as nips. On Dec. 8,…
Chelsea 500 Lands State Grant of $65,000 for Casino Workforce Training
The Chelsea 500 movement has received a $65,000 grant from the state to help them secure jobs with the Encore Boston Harbor casino for 500 or more Chelsea residents. The Chelsea 500 formed from several existing community groups last fall,…
Freezin’ for a Reason: Chelsea Rotarian Joe Panetta Will Jump into the Atlantic for Polio Eradication
Rotary District 7930 will hold its 9th Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 9th, at Long Beach in Gloucester. The event is part of Rotary International’s ongoing campaign to eradicate polio in our lifetime. More than 300 people are expected…
Police Briefs 01-29-2019
YOU AIN’T GOIN’ NOWHERE On Jan. 8, at 7:32 p.m., a CPD officer responded to 39 Crescent Ave. for a report of breaking and entering to a motor vehicle. While en route to the call, the officers were advised the suspect…
Thank You, Jay Ash
When Governor Charlie Baker was elected to his first term of office four years ago, his first major announcement was the appointment of Jay Ash to the post of Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. The announcement by Gov. Baker,…
Sports 01-24-2019
CHS Roundup CHS track teams defeat Greater Lowell The Chelsea High girls and boys indoor track and field teams remained undefeated with victories over Greater Lowell this past week. For the Red Devil boys, who triumphed by a score of…