Resolving several outstanding union contracts was a relief for a good many in City government after several years of give and take, but one piece of that resolution wasn’t too refreshing for taxpayers. As part of the union contracts, retroactive…
Author: Seth Daniel
Order on 10-mile Rule Strikes Out
The City Council ruled a controversial public safety measure out of order at Monday’s meeting prior to any discussion. An order had been put in last week by several councillors to look into enforcing the 10-mile state law that requires…
Parade and Ceremonies See Record Attendance
There is no underestimating how much people love a parade, and in Chelsea, the City and Girl Scouts have learned that such an affair can truly bring out more people to honor the service of military veterans and those who…
Markey Senate Camp Questioned for Campaigning at Memorial Day Service
The Markey for Senate campaign is facing questions this week over what appeared to be a sign holding event and campaign rally in front of City Hall during the start of the City’s Official Memorial Day Ceremony. Largely considered to…
State 10-mile Rule Riles Council, Public Safety Officials
City Councillors have entered into a major behind-the-scenes controversy this week for an order filed Tuesday that calls for the City to look into the strict enforcement of the public safety 10-mile radius rule. The rule, which has been a…
Memorial Day:A Time for Soldiers to Cry
There are no tears on the warpath. In fact, soldiers aren’t allowed to cry or mourn in the slightest for their fallen fellow warriors for fear that it may compromise their mission or disturb their mental focus. That’s a pretty…
Shootout on Shurtleff Miraculously Misses Everyone
As police tell it, it’s a miracle that no one died last Thursday on Shurtleff Street as two men stopped in the middle of the street and broke up the sunny afternoon by spraying more than a dozen, large .25…
School Committee, Council Take Pay Increase After Debate
The City Council and School Committee – after long debate and measured opposition within their own ranks – have decided to grant themselves notable pay increases for the coming year. Recently, the City Council voted 9-2 to increase councillor pay…
Murray’s Resignation Mentioned in Same Breath as Mclaughlin
The surprise announcement Wednesday of Lt. Gov. Tim Murray’s intended resignation next month from his post has frequently been mentioned in the same sentence as the upcoming sentencing of former Chelsea Housing Authority Director Michael McLaughlin. Murray has been tied…
Chelsea Girl Scouts Growing Strong, Busy Planning Second Annual Parade
The Chelsea Girl Scouts announced this week that they will be honoring former School Committeeman and World War II veteran Morrie Siegel at the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Parade down Broadway. Eilene Cusick and Eileena Teixeira told the Record that…