Arthur Webster Newell was a man of good Chelsea stock, and just before midnight 100 years ago this coming Saturday, he stood amongst complete madness on the deck of the infamous RMS Titanic ocean liner – helping get his two…
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A Better Board is in Charge
One thing is certain – the new Chelsea Housing Authority Board of Directors are not to be told what to do. The days when disgraced former executive chair of the authority Mike McLaughlin told the old board how it was…
Board Surprises Many, Calls for Revisiting Director’s Contract
Just when things seemed to be settling down at the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) with a new Board in place and a new day dawning, controversy has erupted over an all-too-familiar subject – the salary of the executive director. Last…
Superior Court Clerk is Subject of I-Team Investigative Report
A whistleblower and an anonymous source – both Suffolk Superior Court employees – told the Record this week that working conditions at the court have become so stressful and difficult due to management by Criminal Court Clerk Maura Hennigan, that…
State Approves Next Phase of Urban Renewal Development
It would be hard to convince observers of development activity in and around the Everett Avenue Urban Renewal District that the economy is anything but roaring. Fresh off last week’s announcement that Starbucks would be joining other national chains –…
Saint Rose of Lima Celebration on Palm Sunday
Hundreds of Chelsea residents turned out for Saint Rose of Lima Celebration on Palm Sunday. There were two Spanish Masses at the same time to accommodate the large group of parishioners that filled the church.
Housing Authority Puts Back the Pieces
Five new Board members took their seats last Thursday in the conference room at the Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA), the first step and first meeting in a process of putting back the pieces for an Authority whose administration was suddenly…
Youth Performers Featured at Town Hall Meeting
The Chelsea Mobilizing for Change Coalition in collaboration with Chelsea Schools, the REACH Program, City of Chelsea and Chelsea Police Department held a Town Hall Meeting called “Performing for Prevention” on March 21st. Wednesday’s Town Hall Meeting, held at the…
Chelsea Man Indicted on Murder Charge
A Chelsea man has been indicted on a charge of murder in connection with the Jan. 3 fatal stabbing of Jessica Cormier, 20, of Everett. Clarence Earl Berry, 60, of Chelsea, was indicted by a Middlesex County grand jury on…
Grande Opening Leaves a Latte to Be Desired; Starbuck’s Will Locate in Chelsea
Chelsea residents might have to brush up on their hipster coffeehouse lingo, but they won’t have to drive far to do it as Starbuck’s Coffee has announced that it will be opening up a store in the Mystic Mall. There…