Bar La Cueva on Broadway will be able to stay open a little later, but the Licensing Commission wants to make sure the bar remains a good neighbor in the largely residential district near 802 Broadway. Prior to the pandemic,…
Theater Review: And Your Little Dog Too • Y Tu Perrito También
By Brooks Reeves Samuel Regueros as Toto, Gabriela Medina-Toledo as Dorotea (Photo: Danielle Fauteux Jacques) The Emerald City is in Chelsea Square this summer! Actor/Playwright Brooks Reeves has set the beloved classic, The Wizard of Oz, in present day Chelsea,…
GreenRoots Settling Into New Space With Help of Local Organizations
Special to the Record For close to 30 years GreenRoots (formerly known as Green Space) has been on the forefront organizing for environmental justice, waterfront access and ensuring when land becomes cleaner, those fighting have firsthand access and will directly…
State Health Officials Announce Season’s First WNV-Positive Mosquito Sample
Special to the Record The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of WNV was confirmed today by the…
Jimenez-Rivera Speaks at State House Rally in Support of Low-Income Workers
Roberto Jimenéz Rivera, candidate for State Representive for Chelsea and Everett, spoke at a rally at the State House last week in favor of including low-income workers in the Legislature’s proposed tax rebate. Under the proposed economic package, which draws…
MBTA Issues Update on Safety Work Progress
The MBTA reported on its progress to address ongoing safety concerns raised during a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Safety Management Inspection (SMI) last month. Over the last several weeks, the MBTA has implemented safety plans to address track conditions and maintenance,…
Latimer Society Will Host Two Events This Weekend
The Lewis Latimer Society, led by co-directors Ron Robinson and Leo Robinson, will hold two special events this weekend: the fifth annual Science Festival Friday, July 22 (12 p.m.-4 p.m.) at the City Hall Lawn, and the first Black Heritage…
Judith García Receives Endorsement From MWPC PAC
Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Political Action Committee (MWPC PAC) has announced their endorsement of Chelsea City Councilor Judith García in the race for the 11th Suffolk district’s state representative seat. MWPC PAC is dedicated to increasing the amount of women…
Visibility Into Executive Branch Workforce With Expansion of Diversity Dashboard
The Baker-Polito Administration announced updates to its state employee diversity dashboard that will increase visibility into the composition of the Commonwealth Executive Branch workforce and encourage further accountability as the Administration continues to prioritize efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.…
Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival Is This Weekend
One of the premier events (if not THE premier event) of the summer season in the Metropolitan Boston area will take place this coming weekend with the 18th annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival from July 22-24. The theme…
Letters to the Editor
I Support Roberto Jiménez Rivera To the Editor. I would like to express my support for Roberto Jiménez Rivera for State Representative. What occurred to me while thinking about this new position is that it is somewhat like having a…
Guest Op-Ed: Supporting Jiménez-Rivera for State Rep 11th District
By Damali Vidot Like so many of you, I have witnessed Chelsea through the good, the bad & the ugly. Yes, corruption, crime, drugs, receivership, bankruptcy & leaders who have put ‘self’ before ‘community’ have reared their ugly heads. But…