Special to the Record The Board of Trustees of the Barbara Henry Courage in Teaching Award recently announced the 2025 recipient, Laura Londoño of the Joseph A. Browne Middle School in Chelsea. The award presentation will take place at the…
Chelsea holds 10th Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at Washington Park
The City of Chelsea and the Chelsea LGBTQ Coalition held its 10th Annual Flag Raising Ceremony Saturday, May 31 at Washington Park in Prattville. Matt Frank, co-founder of the Coalition, welcomed the many residents and guests to the event. Chelsea…
City Manager Maltez’s Latest Community Message Focuses on Summer Safety
Special to the Record City Manager Fidel Maltez has placed an emphasis on communicating with residents since he took office last year. Earlier this week, Maltez recorded the latest in his series of public outreach videos to air on Chelsea…
Memorial Tribute to Larry Notkin will be Held July 6 in Lynn
By Cary Shuman Legendary youth sports coach Larry Notkin will be remembered at a memorial tribute on Sunday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at Pride of Lynn Cemetery, 89 Lake Shore Road, Lynn. Jerry Bowen, who was a superstar shortstop…
NLC Awards Grants to 12 Municipalities to Improve Economic Mobility for Residents
Special to the Record The National League of Cities (NLC) has awarded $20,000 in funding and hands-on capacity-building support to 12 cities including Chelsea as part of its 2025 Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program. This initiative, backed by the…
Blue Line Service Suspended bBetween Bowdoin and Orient Heights June 7–15
Special to the Record The MBTA is today reminding riders that Blue Line service will be suspended between Bowdoin and Orient Heights all day, every day, for nine days, June 7 – 15. Riders can find complete information at mbta.com/BlueLine.…
CHS Roundup
Ariel Chacon-Aracena wins D-4 State crown in the shot-put Chelsea High’s Ariel Chacon-Aracena brought home a state championship in this past weekend’s MIAA Division 4 track and field meet that was held at Merrimack College in No. Andover. Ariel’s massive…
“When April’s High Aspirations….”
For those of us who are long-time Red Sox fans, the 1967 Impossible Dream team marked a turning point in the fortunes of the Sox. It was a year when they went from being among the worst teams in baseball…
The British Are Coming– Again
Chelsea commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek Special to the Record Despite the rain, hundreds gathered at Port Park on Saturday, May 2, to celebrate a truly historic milestone: the 250th anniversary of the Battle of…
Over A Dozen Displaced by Highland Street Fire
Special to the Record Just after 10 p.m. on Saturday evening, the Chelsea Fire Department responded to a working fire at 93 Highland Street. The first arriving companies encountered heavy fire conditions in the rear of the occupied, three-story residential…
Chai Praise: Temple Emmanuel will Honor its Beloved Spiritual Leader Oksana Chapman June 7
By Cary ShumanThe number 18 holds much significance in the Jewish tradition because it represents the Hebrew word, “chai,” which means “life.”So, there couldn’t be a better time to recognize Temple Emmanuel’s beloved rabbi and cantor, Oksana Chapman, who has…
State Fire Marshal Highlights Summer Fire Safety
As Massachusetts approached the unofficial start of summer, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is asking residents to practice outdoor fire safety in the weeks and months ahead. “As the weather gets warmer and we start spending more time outside,…