Special to the Record Metro Credit Union and Members Plus Credit Union have announced their intent to merge, bringing together two local, member-focused institutions in a strategic partnership designed to expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and enhance long-term value for members.…
Chelsea Army Veteran Ron Robinson and City invite artists to submit work for Memorial Day exhibition
Special to the Record Chelsea-based United States Army Veteran Ron Robinson and the City of Chelsea invite artists to submit work for a group art exhibition in recognition of Memorial Day. The exhibit, which will be on view in Chelsea…
Lawmakers urge support for older adults at Mystic Valley Elder Services
Special to the Record Mystic Valley Elder Services (Mystic Valley) convened state legislators and community leaders on March 31 for a powerful Legislative Breakfast highlighting the importance of programs for older adults and people with disabilities. CEO Lisa Gurgone underscored…
DiDomenico hosts community safety grants event
Last week, Senator DiDomenico hosted an event with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to highlight his work to increase funding for the Shannon Community Safety Initiative and the support it provides to our communities. This critical grant program provides…
Sen. Edwards delivers major environmental and resiliency investments in $3.64B bond bill
Special to the Record The Massachusetts Senate passed the Mass Ready Act, a $3.64 billion environmental bond bill that targets key initiatives in climate resiliency and environmental protection across the Commonwealth. Included in the Act is millions in targeted investments…
CHS Jazz Band, Cantare receive official Senate Citation at State House performance
The harmonious tones of the Chelsea High School Cantare and the energetic and refined sound of the Chelsea High School Jazz Band filled the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday, April 15, when the two student groups representing Chelsea Public Schools…
Regional partnership leads to successful warming center
Special to the Record A regional partnership culminated in a remarkably successful inaugural season for the first ever Chelsea Regional Emergency Warming Center. Through a strong regional partnership between the City of Chelsea and the City of Revere, more than…
Massachusetts Department of Transportation reminds residents to beware of fraudulent text messages
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding residents to beware of fraudulent text messages which ask for payment for tolls or violations by using a link sent to a person’s cell phone. MassDOT divisions will never ask for payment…
Marino joins regional partners to break ground on new emergency dispatch center
State-of-the-art facility to house MNRECC, serving Chelsea, Winthrop, and Revere Special to the Transcript Local leaders gathered on Friday, April 17, to break ground on the restoration of the historic McKinley School, a project that will soon serve as the…
Lyft and Uber launch new shuttle model at Boston Logan
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), in partnerships with Lyft and Uber, is launching new scheduled urban shuttle services at Boston Logan International Airport, offering travelers a more affordable, predictable, and efficient way to get to and from the airport. These…
Chelsea dedicates new park in memory of beloved youth sports coach James “Bear” Burke
The City of Chelsea dedicated a new park on Congress Avenue Saturday in memory of one of youth sports’ greatest ambassadors, the late James “Bear” Burke. Mr. Burke, who passed away in 2018, mentored and coached many Chelsea athletes as…
Earth Day: Many battles won, but has the war been lost?
This week marks 56 years since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. The genesis of the first Earth Day had begun a few months earlier when the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland caught fire because of the flammable chemicals…