This Saturday, Nov. 26, is the 7th annual Small Business Saturday which is dedicated to supporting local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy, and preserve neighborhoods around the country, Small Business Saturday was created by American Express in 2010 and it encourages…
Police Briefs 11-24-2016
Monday, 11/14 Melanie Reddy, 767 Broadway, Chelsea was arrested on a warrant. John Lewis, 32, 292 Salem St., Revere, was arrested on a warrant. Wednesday, 11/16 Juvenile Offender, Chelsea, was arrested for unarmed robbery. Juvenile Offender, Chelsea, was arrested for…
Remember Those in Need
For the vast majority of Americans, Thanksgiving and the holiday season is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many of our fellow…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. Thanksgiving has no religious connotations, no national-celebration connotations, and no required gift-giving. It asks nothing more from each of us than just showing up (other than for the person who is doing all the…
Bruins Looking to Keep Pace
by Bob Morello As the Record went to press last night the Bruins were taking on the St. Louis Blues at TD Garden. Boston was enjoying a two-day respite following their latest victory on Saturday, beating the Winnipeg Jets on…
Obituaries 11-24-2016
Robert Joyce, Sr. Retired union carpenter; past member of Polish Falcons and Revere Lodge of Elks Robert W. Joyce, Sr. of Chelsea passed away on Monday, November 21 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a brief and unexpected illness.…
Veterans Day Ceremony
Tom Miller of the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home Color Guard stands at attention for the National Anthem during the annual ceremonies for Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 10. Local elected officials and members of the Chelsea High School band and chorale…
Charity Eating Contest
Giovanni Albaro took a bite out of his first pupusa during a stellar charity eating contest at El Santaneco Restaurant on Sunday, Nov. 13. Meanwhile, after the eating was done, Jacquelyn Ramirez (below) spun around during a traditional Salvadoran dance…
Capuano,Ryan Counsel Democratic Voters after Trump,Republican Wins
By Seth Daniel After a shocking Election Day result that included not only a win by President Elect Donald Trump, but also a Republican sweep through the U.S. Congress and many state legislatures, federal, state and local leaders gathered at…
Jay Ash Delivers $2 Million MassWorks Grant to Chelsea
When former City Manager Jay Ash last exited the Chelsea Council Chambers, it was with an emotional wave good-bye. On Wednesday morning, he returned all smiles and, instead of waving good-bye, he was waving a $2 million check. The Baker-Polito…
Gunman Guilty in the Chelsea Murders of Livery Driver, Passenger
After deliberating for several days, a jury convicted a Chelsea man of two counts of murder Monday, Nov. 14, for shooting Zouaoui Dani-Elkebir, 52, and Karima El-Hakim, 38, to death three years ago. Jurors found Maurice Morrison, 31, guilty of…
Chelsea Police Affirm No ‘Raid’ Tuesday by ICE Due to Election
By Seth Daniel File this one under, ‘Really Bad Timing.’ In an operation that set the Chelsea immigrant community sideways on Tuesday, Nov. 15, the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrived in Chelsea one week after the landmark U.S.…