Author: Record Staff

Steve Wynn Is Being A Good Neighbor

While the twists and turns on the awarding of the casino license to Wynn Resorts continue with new lawsuits and allegations being leveled against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), one constant in this almost year-long saga has been Steve Wynn…

Obituaries 06-18-2015

Chester ‘Chet Zak’ Zaksheski Well Known Chelsea Funeral Director Chester . “Chet Zak’ Zaksheski, Chelsea Funeral Director and lifelong resident of the city, passed away Monday morning, June 15 at the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea after a…

Chelsea Firefighters Memorial

Firefighter Dan DeJordy playing ‘Taps’ during last Sunday’s Firefighter Memorial in Fay Square. The solemn occasion remembers those firefighters who have passed away during the last year – as well as those who have fallen in the line of duty.…

Training Drills

If you were walking, driving or just sitting comfortably in your home Saturday morning, chances are you had a Henry Hill moment. For the better portion of the morning and early afternoon, members of the  Massachusetts State Police, FBI and…

Congratulations to Tom Ambrosino

 Those of us who followed Tom Ambrosino’s tenure as mayor of Revere for 12 years were not surprised that the Chelsea City Council so overwhelmingly selected him as its new city manager this week. Ambrosino was chosen from a large…

Obituaries 06-11-2015

Douglas Tarbox Boston Gas Company retiree Douglas F. Tarbox of North Reading, formerly of Everett and Chelsea, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, June 2 at Winchester Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Doug served as…

POW/MIA Chair Dedicated

The Chelsea City Council and Veterans Agent Francisco Toro officially dedicated the POW/MIA Chair at City Hall on Monday morning following the conclusion of Memorial Day Exercises. POW/MIA chairs have been placed in more than 100 public buildings, sports stadiums…

Heavy Construction

Heavy construction and demolition on the Washington Avenue bridge commenced this week. On Saturday morning, the demolition process started. Here, a worker carefully guides his cement cutting machine across the bridge in preparation for dismantling the structure. The bridge and…