By Adam Swift The licensing commission held a lengthy public hearing on alleged violations at Populus Tapas and Bars on Everett Avenue at its February meeting last week. The commission ultimately suspended the restaurant’s entertainment license for dancing and a…
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $6.8 million in Fire Department Grants
Special to the Record The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that applications are being accepted for two competitive grant programs that will deliver nearly $7 million to fund safety equipment for Massachusetts firefighters and life safety education for children and older adults.…
Massachusetts RMV Announces Special MA250 low Number Plate Lottery
Special to the Record The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is celebrating President’s Day by announcing a special low number lottery featuring the state’s new 250th Anniversary Plate. Residents can apply starting today, February 16, at 9:00 a.m. and have until 5:00 p.m.…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Student Jeffrey Ponce Lopez Completes Intensive Research Project Jeffrey Ponce Lopez, from Chelsea, Massachusetts, a member of the class of 2026, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a…
Need help affording food?
Call Project Bread’s toll-free FoodSource hotline When food costs compete with heating bills and rent, many Massachusetts families are facing impossible choices.The uncertainty around nutrition policy changes makes the situation even more challenging. If you or your family need help…
Zonta Club of Chelsea and North Shore News
Lottery Calendar Fundraiser The Zonta Club of Chelsea and North Shore has just completed its Lottery Calendar Fundraiser, historically one of its most successful fundraiser events. Local businesses and individuals sponsor the fundraiser, and calendars are sold for $25 each.…
Verdi, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky Highlight North Shore Philharmonic Winter Concert
Special to the Record Music Director Robert Lehmann conducts the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra “Winter Concert” featuring music of Verdi, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m. at Swampscott High School. The program includes Verdi’s Overture to…
BBBSEM Raises Nearly $1.8 million at 27th Annual Big Night to Support Youth Mentorship
Special to the Record On Feb. 7, nearly 700 guests gathered at House of Blues Boston to celebrate the power of youth mentoring during Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts’ (BBBSEM) 27th annual Big Night. This year’s celebration, with…
Council looks to address snow removal concerns
City councilors want to look at ways the city can hold landlords of larger developments responsible for snow removal. At Monday night’s meeting, Council Vice President Norieliz DeJesus introduced a motion asking that the city manager work with relevant departments…
Maltez touts the ‘Chelsea Way’ in State of the City address
The city of Chelsea has faced a number of challenges over the past year, but the state of the city remains strong, City Manager Fidel Maltez said on Monday night. Maltez delivered the annual State of the City address in…