They come from far and wide to enjoy a bagel made at Katz Bagel Bakery. The name “Katz” has stood for excellence in the bagel-making business. Since 1938 customers have been coming to the store at the corner of Park…
Senate Candidate Comes to Town: Senate Hopeful Warren Campaigns in Chelsea
Elizabeth Warren came to the city Wednesday morning for a stop at Tito’s Bakery on Broadway. During this campaign stop shortly before noon on a chilly, overcast morning, the democratic senatorial candidate hoping to topple present republican Senator Scott Brown,…
Jim Dwyer; A New Man Who Has Been Here Before
The last time the voting public encountered Jim Dwyer, he was sitting on the School Committee and carrying nearly 400 pounds. Two years ago he dropped his School Committee seat. Then he dropped more than 200 pounds. Now, following gastric…
On Councilor Cortell’s Comments
In last week’s Record, we published a story about a condo unit on Admiral’s Hill which is vacant and with its owner suffering health issues because of an alleged toxic mold issue related to water infiltration into the unit that…
Police Briefs 10-27-2011
Monday, October 17 Luiz Delcid, 44, 59 Essex St., Chelsea, was arrested for being incapacitated person. Bridget Harrington, 27, 2 Trotter Ct., East Boston, was arrested on a warrant. Mabior Jok, 27, 1127 Fellsway, Malden, was arrested for being incapacitated…
CHS Boys, Girls Are Kings and Queens of the Road
Cross country teams complete undefeated seasons to win CAC titles The Chelsea High boys and girls cross country teams put the finishing touches on their outstanding 2011 seasons, defeating Greater Lawrence last Thursday. Both of Coach Don Fay’s squads finished…
Obituaries 10-27-2011
Mabel Meola First Woman Alderman of Ward 5 Mabel Meola, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, died on October 21 just after noon at the Chelsea Skilled Nursing and Rehab where she had been receiving supportive care. She was 87 years…
Chelsea Remains Whole in Statehouse Redistricting
The city escaped the harsh redistricting lines drawn by the legislature’s mighty pen when it was decided on Tuesday to keep Chelsea as it is in the current district maps. First revisions of the voting districts had Chelsea losing a…
Second Annual Chelsea Reach Bike-A-Thon
The Chelsea REACH program, under the direction of Linda Alioto-Robinson, held a bike-a-thon fundraiser Sunday morning. In the photo above cyclists travel along the route in support of the outstanding after-school program.
Janine Romano, the First Female Firefighter in Chelsea
It took a blazing fire next door and a busy female firefighter at the scene for Janine Romano to cement her desire to become a firefighter on the Chelsea Fire Department. Romano, 32, was sworn in Monday night at City…
Leo Robinson Announces His Candidacy for Re-election as a Councillor-at-large
Hoping to continue a lifelong commitment to Chelsea as a respected community advocate and experienced political leader, Leo Robinson has announced his candidacy for re-election as a Councillor At Large. “I love Chelsea!,” said a proud Robinson. “I love the…
City of Chelsea to Receive Close to $1 Million to Reduce Youth Violence
The Patrick-Murray Administration announced that it will award Chelsea $900,000 as part of $9.7 million in funding to 11 municipalities across the Commonwealth to support efforts to reduce youth violence. As part of the Safe and Successful Youth Initiative, the…