Pastors Ricardo Valle and Ruben Rodriguez show their determination to keep up the fight against homelessness during the one-year anniversary celebration of the Selah Day Center at Iglesia De La Luz Church on Broadway last Friday, Aug. 31. The Day…
Month: September 2018
Boston Councilor Ayanna Pressley Defeats Congressman Capuano:Capuano Won Chelsea with 54 Percent of the Vote
The world was turned on its nose Tuesday night in the Congressional District 7 race when Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley surprised everyone with a solid victory, ousting Congressman Michael Capuano from the seat he has held for 20 years.…
Chelsea Unveils John Bruttaniti Memorial Bridge in Ceremony
The City of Chelsea dedicated the Washington Avenue bridge at Heard Street in memory of Chelsea Police officer John Bruttaniti during an unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 29. Councillor-at-Large Leo Robinson served as master of ceremonies for the program during…
License Commission Agrees to Continue Voluntary Ban on Small Liquor Bottles
One can raise a six-pack to the end of summer if they’re a legal-aged hardworking resident, but one will no longer be able to raise up a 250ml nip bottle due to a continuing voluntary ban by Chelsea liquor stores…
Secretary Ash says Not Considering MassPort Job at the Moment
Airplanes apparently aren’t in the future for state Housing Secretary Jay Ash. Ash – the former City Manager of Chelsea – told the Record this week that he has no intention right now of pursuing the soon-to-be open job of…
Welcome to Chelsea Photo Contest Winners, Opening Reception September 14
An exhibit of contemporary photographs celebrating life in Chelsea will be on display starting Friday, September 14, at Gallery 456. The opening reception takes place that evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at 456 Broadway, Chelsea. The featured images are…
Feeling the Pain:After 11 Weeks of Lock-Out, National Grid Gas Ready to Continue the Fight
Down in the Back Bay’s Park Plaza, hundreds of National Grid gas workers – now locked out of work for 11 weeks – took center stage on what many said was the truest example of what Labor Day should actually…
Karas Marino, Robinson Begin Plans for Chick Corea Concert
Minna Karas Marino helped coordinate the Chelsea High School Class of 1959’s terrific 59th reunion in May at the Homewood Suites Hotel. The well-known Chelsea resident received much praise from her appreciative classmates, including Class President Robert Tiro. Councillor-at-Large Leo…
A Special Day for Chelsea Veterans with a Boat Cruise Around Boston Harbor
Rotary members from Chelsea will join the Winter Hill Yacht Club on September 16 to cohost their 7th Annual Veteran’s Cruise. As Chelsea Rotary Past President and Winter Hill Yacht Club member, Ken Webber says, “It is important to recognize…
News Briefs
BEACON STREET RAMP TO CLOSE The Beacon Street off-ramp on the Mystic/Tobin Bridge closed for construction on Aug. 27 for two months through November. The Route 111 Bus outbound will use an alternative route until the ramp is reopened. The Route…