This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…
Author: Record Staff
Obituaries 02-25-2021
Victor P. MonkiewiczMay 14, 1955 – February 9, 2021 Victor P. Monkiewicz, 65, passed away unexpectedly on February 9 at the Beverly Hospital. He was a beloved son of the late Walter Z. and Leonarda M. (Gerry) Monkiewicz. Born in Lynn,…
State announces $4.7M for vaccine equity in hardest-hit communities like Chelsea
The Baker-Polito Administration announced Wednesday a new $4.7 million initiative to promote COVID-19 vaccine equity in the 20 communities most disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, with one of those communities being Chelsea. •Vaccination Appointments: On Feb. 25, around 50,000 new appointments…
Encore Boston Harbor achieves health security verification from Sharecare and Forbes Travel Guide
Encore Boston Harbor is proud to announce that it is among the first hotels in the world to become Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED™ with Forbes Travel Guide. This comprehensive facility verification helps ensure guests can book with confidence at a resort…
Associate Justice Kelly to speak at Black History event
Associate Justice of the Mass. Superior Court Angel Kelley will join the Chelsea Black Community (CBC) in a virtual conversation tonight (Thursday) at 6 p.m. The topic of the event will be “Injustice Everywhere Is A Threat To Justice Everywhere.”…
Individuals ages 65+, individuals with 2+ comorbidities eligible for COVID-19 vaccination now
By Lauren Bennett Governor Charlie Baker announced on Wednesday that beginning on February 18, individuals age 65 and older, as well as those with two or more “certain medical conditions” will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. These conditions…
Pressley’s Provision to support families experiencing homelessness included in House American Rescue Plan
Special to the Record Last week, the House Financial Services Committee included in the House American Rescue Plan Act a measure championed by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, in partnership with several colleagues, that would to invest nearly $5 billion in additional funding to support vulnerable families…
Appreciation: Chick Corea left his heart in Chelsea
The City of Chelsea lost one of its greatest native sons with the passing of jazz great Armando Anthony “Chick” Corea this past week at the age of 79. Chick Corea (whose nickname “Chick” derived from the nickname “Cheeky” that an…
Giannino appointed to legislative committees
On Friday, February 12, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Ronald Mariano (D-Quincy) appointed legislators to various legislative committees for the 2021-2022 Session of the General Court. Newly elected State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) was appointed to serve…
School Updates
DISTRICT UPDATES•Chelsea Public Schools will be hosting Community Budget Conversations with the Chelsea Community and our Faculty and staff. To attend, please email [email protected] to sign up for the event and receive the Zoom information. *Teachers and Staff (K-8): Feb. 22 –…