Tanairi Garcia — Raised by Chelsea, Fighting for Chelsea To the Editor, I grew up in the heart of Chelsea. I went to our public schools, walked the same streets our kids walk today, and proudly graduated from Chelsea High,…
Month: August 2025
Accurate Inflation Data is Crucial for Senior Citizens
The controversy surrounding the recent firing by President Donald Trump of Erika McEntarfer, the former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), who was a respected statistician (she was approved for the post by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote…
School’s Back — Drive with Care
With schools going back into session this week and next after the summer vacation, morning rush-hour commuters need to readjust our driving habits to ensure that we take into account the thousands of children who will be filling our streets…
Obituaries 08-21-2025
Vivian Epstein Very involved in the Chelsea Community Vivian (Zolot) Epstein of Reading, formerly of Chelsea, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025 at the age of 104. Vivian was the beloved wife of the late Jacob “Jack” Epstein and…
The City of Chelsea Celebrates National Night Out
The City of Chelsea celebrated National Night out at the Williams Middle School where residents could talk with several city agencies while enjoying pizza, ice cream and other refreshments.
Raising the Bar
Chelsea students post best Advanced Placement exam results in five years Special to the Record Chelsea high school students raised the bar on Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2025, achieving the district’s strongest performance in at least five years. The…
City Awards over $1.7 million in Local Grants to Strengthen Housing, Historic Preservation, and Community Resilience
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea has awarded more than $1.7 million in grants to local organizations and residents through its Community Preservation Act (CPA) and Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) spring 2025 grant programs. The funding supports…
CFD Announces Success of 90-day Fourth Engine Trial
Special to the Record The Chelsea Fire Department (CFD) recently completed a 90-Day trial to evaluate how adding another fire truck engine to its fleet of fire vehicles could improve emergency response services and is pleased to report that the…
Eric Lee, Devoted Husband, Father, and Brother, Member of Prominent Chelsea family
Special to the Record It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Lee, who passed away on July 29, 2025, after a battle with cancer. He was 76 years old. Born on April 22, 1949, and…
Suffolk County Sheriff Indicted for Alleged Extortion of Cannabis Company
Special to the Record Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkin was charged with extortion involving the purchase of an equity interest in a Boston-based cannabis company by federal authorities last week. Tompkins, 67, of Boston, was indicted by a federal…