The Legislature last Thursday sent a finished bill to Gov. Deval Patrick that will prevent unnecessary and unlawful foreclosures, reduce the number of abandoned properties across the Commonwealth and help remove one of the biggest remaining barriers to the state’s…
Author: Record Staff
O’Flaherty: State is Ready to Talk About Clark Ave. School
A feasibility study on a new or renovated Clark Avenue school has been given the green light according to State Rep. Gene O’Flaherty, and now City leaders are left to ponder whether they should start from scratch on the same…
John Dalis
The death of former city clerk and former alderman John Dalis this week comes very close to marking the end of an era in this city’s long history. He was a powerful man who never abused his power. He was…
Police Briefs 08-02-2012
July 23 Jorge Rivera, 46, 75 Winthrop Ave., Revere, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor. Antonio Ruiz, 46, 41 Central Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon. Gayle Goss, 50, 44 Orange St., Chelsea,…
William “bill” Smigielski
The death last week of former Parks Commissioner William “Bill” Smigielski is a great loss for the city and for all of us who knew him and who admired him. Mr. Smigielski came up in this city and finally came…
Obituaries 08-02-2012
Jordan Fern-Amodeo Newborn Jordan C. Fern-Amodeo died at Children’s Hospital in Boston on July 28. He was 25 days old. He was the beloved son of Ashley Fern of Chelsea and Jackie Amodeo of East Boston; brother of Hailey N.…
The Summer of 2012
The tragedy in Colorado has touched Americans in different ways everywhere during this otherwise lovely summer of 2012. At the Showcase Cinema complex in Revere Monday evening the theaters were evacuated during a showing of Batman. Some theater goers were…
Police Briefs 07-26-2012
July 16 Gregory C. Errico, 44, of 768 Broadway, Chelsea, was arrested for straight felony warrant. Lawrence Sullivan, 27, of 67 Brooks Street, East Boston, was arrested for straight misdemeanor warrant. Rebeca Arevalo, 20, of 76 Shawmut Street, Chelsea, was…
Obituaries 07-26-2012
Elaine Maillet Of Dracut, formerly of Chelsea Elaine F. (Welsh) Maillet of Dracut, formerly of Chelsea and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, died peacefully on July 20 at the Lowell General Hospital. She was 77 year old. The wife of the late…
Mayor Menino honors Chelsea learners in scholarship ceremony
“College is not only about being academically prepared but being able to build a support network for yourself to help you through the ups and downs of your college experience. First Literacy is stepping up to be one of those…