Governor Maura Healey last week sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons demanding full transparency and accountability about ICE arrests and detention practices in Massachusetts.…
Month: March 2026
Zero tolerance for underage and public drinking on St. Patrick’s Day
With the approach of the St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day holiday and traditional South Boston parade set for this Sunday, March 15, it is imperative that our public safety officials proactively enforce laws prohibiting public and underage drinking. While we appreciate…
Bruins Beat
by Bob Morello Bruins fight for points over the final five weeks As of today’s current standings (Tuesday) the Boston Bruins have 18 regular season games remaining. That signals the urgency of gaining every point within their reach. Nothing sticks…
Obituaries 03-12-2026
Vincent John Montesano Known for his quick wit and sharp sense of humor, he had a way of making everyone around him laugh and feel at ease ‘ Vincent John Montesano into eternal rest on Friday morning, March 6, 2026…
Flatiron Battery Facility will not Need Further Hearings Before Planning Board
By Adam Swift The proposed battery energy storage facility on Eastern Avenue will not have to go before the planning board for another public hearing on a change to its site plan. At last week’s regular meeting, the planning board…
CPS Chief of Staff Dr. Aaron T. Jennings receives Black Excellence on the Hill Honor
Special to the Record Chelsea Public Schools Chief of Staff Dr. Aaron T. Jennings was honored at the State House on Friday, February 27, as a recipient of the Black Excellence on the Hill award. This honor, bestowed by the…
Chelsea Cultural Council awards nearly $40,000 to fuel cultural, educational, and artistic activities
Special to the Record After an extremely competitive application process, the Chelsea Cultural Council has announced it will distribute nearly $40,000 in Local Cultural Council grants to 15 local organizations and individuals to help fund vital cultural, educational, and artistic…
Johns Hopkins study shows positive results for first grade reading program
Special to the Record A virtual-tutor reading program has helped almost 300 Chelsea first graders in their quest to achieve and maintain reading proficiency. The results of a recent study from Johns Hopkins University that the Chelsea schools took part…
Officer Rossetti retires from Police Department
Special to the Record The Chelsea Police Department recently announced the retirement of Officer Richard Rossetti, effective Friday, Feb. 27, after more than three decades of dedicated public service to the City of Chelsea. Officer Rossetti began his service with…
News Briefs
Residents Can Purchase Discounted Rain Barrels through City of Chelsea Partnership The City of Chelsea is offering residents the opportunity to purchase discounted rain barrels through its partner, The Great American Rain Barrel (TGARB). The cost of the barrels range…