Our Democracy is at Stake To the Editor: The January 6 attack on our nation wasn’t a random act by a handful of sore losers, but a premeditated and organized insurrection. Now, thanks to the hearings, there’s overwhelming evidence that…
Obituaries 07-28-2022
John H. Miller September 30, 1953 – July 17, 2022 A private family farewell was held for John H. Miller, 68, who passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, July 17. Born and raised in Passaic, NJ, he was…
DiDomenico Promoting His Healthy Youth Act Bill
More Than One Million Visitors Expected for Sand Sculpting Festival in Revere This Weekend
More than one million people are expected to attend the International Sand Sculpting Festival this weekend (July 22-24) at Revere Beach. Adrienne Sacco-Maguire, vice president of the Revere Beach Partnership (RBC) that hosts the event, said that 15 individual sculptors…
Library Street Condo Development Goes Back to Drawing Board
It’s back to the drawing board for a proposed condominium development at 51 Library St. Property owner Pedro Florentino withdrew a proposal to knock down the existing garage and single-family home structures in order to build a three-floor, five-unit condominium…
United Way Awards $150,000 to Chelsea Community Programs
Special to the Record United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley today announced the distribution of over $1.4 million in grants to after-school and out-of-school time (ASOST) programs across the region. The funding is part of a two-year grant…
Virtual Forum Hosts Democratic Rep Candidates
The three Democratic candidates for State Representative for the newly formed 11th Suffolk District, representing Chelsea and part of Everett, laid out the cases for their election at a virtual forum hosted by Our Revolution Massachusetts on Tuesday night. City…
On the Right Path: Job-Seekers Looking To Jumpstart Their Careers Invited to Union Building Trades Information Session at Suffolk Downs
Special to the Independent Area residents interested in learning about life-changing career opportunities in the union building trades are encouraged to attend a free union job information session being held Tuesday, July 26, at Suffolk Downs. The Greater Boston Building…
East Boston Man Charged for StealingTips From the Brown Jug Restaurant
An East Boston man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly stole money from the tip jar at the popular Brown Jug restaurant on Saturday and brandished a knife when confronted by the manager. Amilton Cardoso, 22, of Trenton Street…
North Suffolk Region Obtains Grant To Support Energy Efficiency
The City of Chelsea, City of Revere and Town of Winthrop, through the North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability (the Office) and the Department of Housing and Community Development, have secured $60,000 from the Mass Save Community First Partnership…
Silver Lining Solutions Nursing Home Residents and Staff Hold Appreciation Ice Cream Social
In appreciation for all of the outstanding work our Katzman Family Center for Living care givers have provided over the past several years and also to provide the Katzman Family Center residents with a refreshing break from the summer routine,…
September Dates Announced for Carnival
The Fiesta Shows carnival is returning to Chelsea, but it will be a little later in the season this year. Last week, the Licensing Commission approved letting the carnival operate from Sept. 8 to Sept. 11 at the Chelsea Commons…