By Adam Swift The licensing commission granted extended hours to the city’s newly opened recreational cannabis shop on Broadway at its regular meeting last week. However, the hours granted were not as late as Chelsea Bud at 267 Broadway was…
Month: July 2025
The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is Set for this Weekend
The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is set for this weekend: Friday, July 25, from 10-10; Saturday, July 26, from 10-10: and Sunday, July 27, from 10-8. Now in its 21st year, the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is…
Obituaries 07-23-2025
David L. “Dov” Charak A “mensch” – a good soul with a big heart David L. “Dov” Charak was born on October 30, 1948, in Boston, the beloved and devoted son of Jean (Werlin) and the late Bernard “Nate” Charak.…
Enjoying The All Chelsea Awards Gala
ZBA Approves Park Street Project
By Adam Swift The zoning board of appeals approved the variances for a mixed-use development with 100 residential units and seven commercial spaces on Park Street at its regular meeting last week. The developers presented a scaled back version of…
Chelsea Nonprofits Awarded Grants from Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation
By Adam Swift Two Chelsea-based nonprofits, La Colaborativa and GreenRoots, recently received grants from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation. La Colaborativa and GreenRoots each received $60,000 to continue the Racial Justice in Health program that supports statewide…
Young Artists with Welcoming Messages
Special to the Record A new art exhibit is now on display at Chelsea City Hall, open to the public during regular building hours. Titled “Everyone is Welcome,” the gallery features welcome signs created by third-grade students from the Frank…
ZBA Opens Hearing on Winnisimmet Street Condo Project
By Adam Swift Nearby residents raised traffic and health concerns regarding a proposed 34-unit residential condominium development on Winnisimmet and Pembroke streets during a public hearing before the zoning board of appeals last week. Project attorney Anthony Rossi said he…
Community Mourns the Loss of Candlepin Bowling Great Richie “Hawk” Halas
By Cary Shuman It was a title he never sought or pursued, but everyone in Chelsea knows that Richie “Hawk” Halas will always reign as the greatest candlepin bowler in the history of the city. “Max Valentin was tremendous,” as…
Chelsea Releases Independent Audit Confirming Strong Fiscal Management, Health, and Growth
Special to the Record Chelsea has released an independent financial audit report that showcases the city’s strong financial management and track record of making smart investments, according to the city manager’s office. The Annual Independent Financial Audit report for Fiscal…