For the first time in the history of the world, there are more people on the planet over the age of 65 than under five. For industrial nations such as the U.S., this is a profound change from what has…
Guest Op-Ed: The Call of Our Common Humanity
By Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley Immigration policies and practices stand as an abiding moral, legal and political challenge to our Commonwealth and our country. We have delayed far too long in developing an effective response to immigrants, migrants, and refugees…
Chelsea High School Roundup
CHS Football Team Hosts Malden This Friday Evening at 6:00 The Chelsea High football team will be seeking to break into the win column when coach Michael Jackson and his crew host Greater Boston League rival Malden for a Friday…
Bruins Sign Zdeno Chara
While it was not a surprise to receive notice that a press conference was to be held at TD Garden on Tuesday, regarding the retirement of former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara, it still came with bittersweet memories. Chara certainly filled…
Obituaries 09-22-2022
Laura Steriti August 8, 1930 – September 17, 2022 At 92 years of age, Laura M. (Richard) Steriti passed away Saturday evening, September 17 at the Cohen-Florence-Levine Estates in Chelsea. Born and raised in Chelsea, she was a beloved daughter…
Greenroots Opens Office on Everett Avenue
Special to the Record This summer, GreenRoots was displaced from their beautiful waterfront offices. Like many other private developers, GreenRoots’ landlord gave no real reason to not extend the organization’s lease besides wanting to sell, possibly redevelop, downsize and even…
Jarmak Perfectly Captures Chelsea: Award-Winning Photographer Showcases His Work in Exhibit at BC’s McMullen Museum of Art
David Weiss, who grew up in Chelsea, walked through the McMullen Musuem of Art at Boston College and viewed the new exhibit: “Photographing Chelsea In Transition 1977-89” by award-winning photographer Arnie Jarmak. “I love these photos. They bring back a…
Chelsea Goes Electronic With Party Underneath Tobin Bridge
Residents Mostly Support Bus Lane on Broadway
The One-Way Broadway, which includes one lane of vehicular traffic and a shared bus and bike lane on Broadway between Fifth Street and Everett Avenue, will continue for now. Prior to the City Council’s summer recess, Council President Roy Avellaneda…
Taste of Chelsea Sept. 19
The annual Taste of Chelsea will be on Monday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 8 pm at 99 Marginal Street, Chelsea. The event is co-hosted by HarborCOV and the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce. The highly visible and popular Taste of Chelsea has…
Council Makes Second Offer for Administrative Assistant
The City Council unanimously approved offering the position of administrative assistant to the council to Chelsea resident Nancy Lopez at Monday night’s meeting. The council initially offered the position to Marilyn Ingles Guzman at a special meeting in August, but…
Chelsea Cultural Council Upcoming Grant Information Session
Chelsea Cultural Council has received $39,200 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) a state agency, to assist public projects that promote access, education, diversity and excellence in the arts, humanities and sciences. An In-person Information Session will be held on…