Yamir Rodriguez had two very big reasons to celebrate after the CYBL Junior League championship game at the Williams School gymansium. One was that the Wildcats team he so ably coaches, put on a defensive clinic in a 21-11 victory…
Water-Rate Discount Legislation Stalls in Council Vote
A proposal by District 6 City Councilor Giovanni Recupero to submit a home rule petition to the state legislature giving homeowners a 20 percent discount on their water and sewer bills failed to gain council approval at Monday night’s meeting.…
Councilors Want Discussion on Establishing City Parks Department
Several city councilors have expressed interest in the city creating a Parks and Recreation Department. District 8 Councilor Giovanni Recupero introduced a motion at Monday night’s council meeting asking City Manager Thomas Ambrosino to look into the possibility of creating…
Transfers Needed for Emergency Repair Work
City Manager Thomas Ambrosino is asking for the City Council’s approval for a number of financial transfers to cover the costs of two major repair projects in the city. Ambrosino is seeking a nearly $1 million transfer from existing surpluses…
Loira Moore is a Chelsea Trailblazer
Special to the Record For some, any mention of the date January 6 immediately calls to mind the attempted insurrection by scruffy white nationalists at the U.S. Capitol in 2021. For Loira Moore and many members of the Chelsea community,…
Community Conversation on Zoning Kicks Off in Chelsea
A new effort is kicking off in Chelsea this month to create a dialogue with residents about local development. The City of Chelsea has partnered with the Anti-Displacement Roundtable and the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) to offer a…
Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line Service Changes
Starting next week, there will be service changes on the Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line to accommodate ongoing work to significantly improve signals, track, and bridges. During this construction, bus shuttles will replace trains on specific dates. Important safety and reliability…
Eduardo Rodriguez Leads the Chelsea Running Club
Running can be cathartic. It can stimulate one’s mind and body to achieve astonishing feats; and for Eduardo Rodriguez Vivar, running has been transformative. Now Eduardo aspires to share his love of the sport with others by developing a culture…
The Rev. Elaine Mendez Receives Grant at Mystic Feast
The Rev. Elaine Mendez was the recipient of a grant award at the first-ever Mystic Feast March 31 at the Polish Political Club. The Rev. Mendez, pastor of the Revival Center church on Broadway, made the winning presentation for a…
Liquor License Home-Rule Petition Gets Council Support
Pending approval by the state legislature, Chelsea will be getting five new on-premises liquor licenses. The licenses would be granted by the city to hotels, restaurants, or function halls that seat over 100 people. Unlike the current on-premises liquor licenses…
EBNHC Appoints Andreina Sanabria as Assistant VP of Neighborhood PACE
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) announced that Andreina Sanabria has been appointed to the role of Assistant Vice President of Neighborhood PACE, a home care solution for seniors and part of the national Program of All-Inclusive Care for adults…
News Briefs
Volunteers Sought for Earth Day Cleanup of Northern Strand Community Trail An Earth Day cleanup of the Northern Strand Community Trail is being held on Saturday, April 23 in Lynn. Anyone interested in helping out should bring work gloves and…