Special to the Independent Governor Maura Healey announced that the Division of Insurance has negotiated down proposed rate increases from seven health insurers, saving Massachusetts residents and businesses a projected $72 million in health care premiums for 2027. The Division…
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“Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S.” Report shows 83 on-Duty Deaths in 2025
Special to the Record The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released its “Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. in 2025” report, which showed that a total of 83 U.S. firefighters died while on-duty, or as a result of heart attacks,…
City launches Chelsea Civic Leadership Academy
Chelsea has launched its first ever Chelsea Civic Leadership Academy, a new 11-week educational program designed to give residents an inside look and deeper understanding of how local government works. The City is now accepting applications for the program’s first…
The Next One
American Idol sensation John Foster will perform at Kowloon Aug. 15 By Cary Shuman The phrase, “The Next One,” comes from the National Hockey League to describe the exceptional rising stars hoping to match the incredible achievements of Wayne Gretzky,…
Discover Chelsea Car Show & Marketplace Daws Community to Chelsea Square
Special to the Record The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Chelsea, hosted a Car Show and Marketplace on Saturday, July 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Chelsea Square. The event provided local vendors,…
Richard Katz
Chelsea has lost a long-time member of our business community with the passing of Richard Katz, who was the proprietor of the legendary Katz’s Bagels for more than 50 years. Katz (pronounced Kates) took over the business in the early…
Our Sox are on Fire!
With all of the excitement of the World Cup, the Tall Ships, and the Revere Beach Sand Castle Festival in the rearview mirror, we were ready to settle in for a relatively-nonchalant second half of the summer season. With the…
James John Esposito
October 18, 1959 – June 1, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jimmy” John Esposito, affectionally known as “Espo”, 66, of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Chelsea, who passed away suddenly on June…
James A. “Jimmy” Bolognese, Jr.
March 18, 1952 — July 17, 2026 It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we celebrate the life of James A. “Jimmy” Bolognese Jr., who was born on March 18, 1952, in East Boston and who departed this…