Special to the Record The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a $1.2 billion transportation bond bill that makes historic investments in local infrastructure, climate-resilient projects, and public transportation. The legislation includes a one-year authorization of $300 million for the Chapter…
Month: July 2025
Metro Credit Union Awards $50,000 in Grants to Empower Local Nonprofits
Special to the Record Metro Credit Union, the largest state-chartered credit union in Massachusetts, today announced that it has awarded $50,000 in grant funding to five local nonprofit organizations through the Metro Credit Union Foundation. Metro launched the Foundation in…
85 Metro Tech Students Earn State Seal of Biliteracy this Year
Special to the Record Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that 85 Northeast Metro Tech students earned the prestigious Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy this year. The State Seal of Biliteracy is an award provided by state-approved districts that recognize high…
Local Teachers Speak in Response to Students Impacted by Homeland Security Actions
Special to the Record Two local teachers spoke at a rally in support of immigrants at Chelsea City Hall on 7/18/25. The following statement comes from a former Chelsea instructor who now teaches in Revere. “My name is Michelle Ervin.…
Public Defender Attorneys Deserve Fair Compensation
The ongoing work stoppage by the public defender attorneys who are part of what is known as the Bar Advocates program needs to be resolved by the legislature as soon as possible. The Bar Advocates are private attorneys who are…
All Ability Day is Set for August 9 at Revere Beach
The second annual All Ability Day at Revere Beach is scheduled for next Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Revere Disabilities Commission, which has received a grant from Save the Harbor/Save the…
Letter to the Editor
Regarding coverage of Boston Provisions at Planning Board Meeting Dear Editor, The coverage by the Chelsea Record of the Planning Board meeting (July 15) regarding the application for a special permit by Boston Provisions (BP), did not accurately reflect the…
Obituaries 07-31-2025
Valerie B. LaFauci July 21, 1934 – July 24 2025 At the age of 91, Valerie LaFauci passed away peacefully at Beverly Hospital on Thursday, July 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health. A…
All Chelsea Awards Gala
After a rousing second edition of the All Chelsea Awards Gala, it’s a certainty that this major event on the local calendar is here to stay.A tradition started by former City Manager Jay Ash and now revived under the administration…
Boston Provisions Case Continued to August
By Adam Swift The planning board continued its hearing on a proposed Boston Provisions 80,000-square-foot facility on the former Signature Bread site on Justin Drive at its meeting last week. The case will be back before the planning board at…