As our long-time readers know, we have been advocating for the full legalization of marijuana for more than 25 years. Despite the large number of states where marijuana is sold legally (38, including medical use-only states), the federal government still…
Month: April 2022
CHS Roundup
CHS Boys Track Rams the Rams, 85-42 The Chelsea High boys outdoor track and field team cruised to an 85-42 victory over Greater Boston League rival Lynn Classical last week at Chelsea Stadium. Leading the way for coach Cesar Hernandez’s…
Obituaries 04-22-2022
James Andrew Thayer, Jr. Retired Computer Operator James Andrew Thayer, Jr., 78, passed away on Easter Sunday morning, April 17 at his home in Malden. Born and raised in Chelsea, the son of the late James A. Thayer, Sr. and…
Spring Egg Hunt
Chelsea’s New Mr. Basketball: Yamir Rodriguez Has Built a Successful Youth Program
Yamir Rodriguez had two very big reasons to celebrate after the CYBL Junior League championship game at the Williams School gymansium. One was that the Wildcats team he so ably coaches, put on a defensive clinic in a 21-11 victory…
Water-Rate Discount Legislation Stalls in Council Vote
A proposal by District 6 City Councilor Giovanni Recupero to submit a home rule petition to the state legislature giving homeowners a 20 percent discount on their water and sewer bills failed to gain council approval at Monday night’s meeting.…
Councilors Want Discussion on Establishing City Parks Department
Several city councilors have expressed interest in the city creating a Parks and Recreation Department. District 8 Councilor Giovanni Recupero introduced a motion at Monday night’s council meeting asking City Manager Thomas Ambrosino to look into the possibility of creating…
Transfers Needed for Emergency Repair Work
City Manager Thomas Ambrosino is asking for the City Council’s approval for a number of financial transfers to cover the costs of two major repair projects in the city. Ambrosino is seeking a nearly $1 million transfer from existing surpluses…
Loira Moore is a Chelsea Trailblazer
Special to the Record For some, any mention of the date January 6 immediately calls to mind the attempted insurrection by scruffy white nationalists at the U.S. Capitol in 2021. For Loira Moore and many members of the Chelsea community,…
Community Conversation on Zoning Kicks Off in Chelsea
A new effort is kicking off in Chelsea this month to create a dialogue with residents about local development. The City of Chelsea has partnered with the Anti-Displacement Roundtable and the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) to offer a…