By Adam Swift Developers have withdrawn a plan for a 34-unit residential development planned for 34-62 Winnisimmet St. and 14-20 Pembroke St. At its meeting last week, the Zoning Board of appeals approved the withdrawal of the proposal from Chelsea…
Early Voting for Municipal Election Begins Saturday
By Adam Swift Early voting for the Nov. 4 municipal election gets underway at City Hall this Saturday, Oct. 25. Early voting will take place Saturday, Oct. 25 through Friday, Oct. 31 at the City Clerk’s Office, 500 Broadway –…
Chelsea’s New Open Space and Recreation Plan Provides a Map for Meeting Community Priorities
After conducting extensive research, planning, and community engagement, the City of Chelsea has released a modern Open Space and Recreation Plan that has been updated to reflect the concerns and priorities voiced by Chelsea residents of today. During the plan’s…
Area Police Departments Receive Grant Funding to Assist with Traffic Safety Issues
Special to the Record The Revere, Chelsea, and Winthrop police departments all recently received state grants that will help those communities support traffic safety initiatives and help combat illegal activity. The awarding of the grants comes as Governor Maura Healey…
City Manager Puts Board Stipend Proposal on Hold
By Adam Swift City manager Fidel Maltez is putting an administrative order aimed at paying volunteer board and commission members a stipend on hold. Last month, Maltez presented the council with an administrative order proposing providing $1,500 annual stipends for…
MBTA Hosts ‘Fall Rail Ride’ on October 25
The MBTA announced its first “Fall Rail Ride” on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Departing from North Station and Porter, this scenic “leaf peeping” special train will connect riders with guided autumnal bicycle tours in West Concord on the Bruce Freeman…
Grab Some Popcorn: John Candy Documentary Delivers Big Insights
By Mia Hart “John Candy was for everybody,” says Dan Pasternack as he welcomes the audience to the Shubert Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. It’s the final stop of the month-long national tour celebrating the life and legacy of beloved Canadian…
Annual J. Barry Dwyer 5K Turkey Trot is Set for Chelsea Stadium Nov. 22
The 11th annual J. Barry Dwyer Turkey Trot is set for Saturday, November 22, at 10 AM at Chelsea Stadium. The trot promises to be a fun event for persons of all ages and abilities, featuring a 5K road race,…
Zoo Lights Shine Now Through November
By Simone Kramer A colorful glow lights the sky above the Franklin Park Zoo each night from August to November, a result of delicate, larger-than-life lanterns designed to transport people to distant lands, across lively coral reefs and into traditional…
Street Takeover Law Needed Immediately
The repeated and gross lawlessness by roving gangs of youths who engage in the practice known as a “street takeover” reached its apex two weeks ago in Boston’s South End, culminating in the torching of a Boston Police cruiser by…
Happy Diwali
We’d like to offer a “Happy Diwali” to our friends and neighbors who have been celebrating that holiday this past week. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is observed (with slight differences) by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some…
CHS Roundup
CHS football hosts Medford Friday night The Chelsea High football team, which came up short by a score of 22-8 last week at Malden, will seek to get back on the winning track when the Red Devils, who are 2-4…