This week, almost a month into work, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is pleased to report that the critical Runway 4R-22L Resurfacing and Approach Light Pier Replacement Safety Project is progressing on schedule and will result in the rehabilitation of…
Author: Record Staff
Police Briefs 06-15-2017
NO BAIL IN FATAL BEATING A Chelsea man will continue to be held without bail in the beating death of 32-year-old Melvin Cortes earlier this year, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said. Kamaya Farikafi, 23, of Chelsea, was…
Technology is Killing Us
It often is said that technology is a two-edged sword. While it certainly is true that advances in technology bring many benefits, those benefits often find themselves subject to the law of unintended consequences. The dramatic rise in cell phone…
Obituaries 06-15-2017
Catherine Smigelski Will be remembered for her quiet and loving nature Catherine J. Smigelski, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, “Kitty” passed away on Sunday, June 11 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a sudden illness. She was…
Police Captain Batchelor is Honored
Chelsea Police Captain David Batchelor was honored for his outstanding work with Chelsea HUB, which is a team of designated staff from community and government agencies that meet weekly to address specific situations regarding individuals facing elevated levels of risk.…
Salazar,Flores are Top Students in Chelsea High School Class of 2017
By Seth Daniel Both Ashley Salazar and Tracey Flores have become accustomed to being side by side – starting out together in kindergarten at the Early Learning Center (ELC) and finishing up neck and neck for the top two spots…
Council Approves City Budget of $163.39 Million
By Seth Daniel The Chelsea City Council voted 10-0 to approve the City Budget for fiscal year 2018 during its meeting on Monday night, approving an increase in the budget to $163.39 million. The Council also approved a Water Enterprise…
Councillor Suggests Exempting Some Property Taxes for Elderly
By Seth Daniel City Councillor Giovanni Recupero returned to the floor after being sick for some time, and entered the Chambers with a bang, proposing an order that those over 70 and owning a single-family home would get 100 percent…
Chelsea High Graduation Exercises Set for This Sunday
The Chelsea High School will hold its annual Graduation exercises on Sunday, June 11, at 1 p.m. at the high school. Principal Priti Johari, Supt. Mary Bourque, and members of the School Committee will bestow diplomas to the graduates. Speeches…
Council Plans Hearing on Broadway Store
By Seth Daniel In an effort to ramp up the downtown overhaul, City Manager Tom Ambrosino submitted a request to the City Council to hold a hearing and move forward with an eminent domain taking of the Salvation Army Store…