Special to the Record Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico joined friends and educators at Kelly Elementary School in Chelsea for a conversation about literacy and education in Massachusetts. The event featured remarks from Dr. Almi Abeyta, Superintendent of Chelsea Public…
Month: May 2024
Rep. Garcia Votes in Favor of Major Healthcare Legislation
Special to the Record The Massachusetts House of Representatives last week passed comprehensive legislation that aims to restore stability to the health care system, bolster accountability within the industry, and control health care spending to ensure that everyone in Massachusetts…
Memorial Day Ceremony Set for Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m.
The City of Chelsea and its Department of Veterans Services will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m. on the Chelsea City Hall Front Lawn. Veterans Services Director Francisco Toro will lead the tribute to…
Lest We Forget…
Although the Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of the summer season and is observed by families and friends who gather for barbecues and similar festivities, we should keep in mind that Memorial Day is our most solemn national holiday…
Enjoy the Weekend Safely
With predictions for a record travel weekend, we urge our readers to ensure that whatever our celebratory activities may be, we do so safely, both for ourselves and for our loved ones. If friends or family members are showing clear…
Guest Op-Ed: City Manager Updates Community on Budget Process
By Fidel Maltez City Manager Fidel Maltez has placed an emphasis on communicating with residents since he took office in January. Earlier this week, Maltez recorded the latest in his series of public outreach videos to air on Chelsea Community…
CHS Roundup
Thania Simon Wins Two GBL Championships Chelsea High freshman track star Thania Simon captured two individual championships at Monday’s Greater Boston League (GBL) Meet that was held this past Monday at Dilboy Stadium in Somerville. Thania outraced the field in…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Wrap With Comments
At the Bruins’ recent ‘end of season media availability,’ it was an emotional moment for many of the players, evident from the comments made by both the veterans and the younger players. Beginning with the captain, Brad Marchand who held…
Obituaries 05-23-2024
Joseph Robert Carrillo Retired USPS Mail Carrier Known for His Kind Heart and Love of Life A longtime Chelsea resident and winter snowbird of Lake Wales, FL, Joseph Robert Carrillo passed away in Florida on April 20, 2024. He was…
City Council budget hearings get underway
The city council’s hearings on the proposed $245 million budget got underway on Monday night. City Manager Fidel Maltez and his administrative team gave a brief overview of the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget, which is a $13.8 million increase,…