Other than a couple of on-air Fox TV personalities, the vast majority of Americans are outraged about the situation in Ukraine. But there isn’t much that we in the U.S. can do about it directly, whether individually (unless we want…
Guest Op-Ed: Is Vladimir Putin the Devil?
Dr. Glenn Mollette There is nothing good to be said about the Devil. If you don’t believe me, check out Bible. Or, just turn on the television for a reporting of the evil he spreads throughout the world. You will likely…
Obituaries 03-10-2022
Carmen Maria Gonzalez Former Chelsea Resident Carmen Maria Gonzalez, 59, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 4 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after battling a long term illness. Carmen was born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico…
Chelsea Digging Out, Again
361 Broadway Project Before Planning Board
Plans for a long-awaited affordable housing project at 361 Broadway were unveiled at last week’s Planning Board meeting. However, the Planning Board will not take up consideration of the site plan review and recommendations to the Zoning Board for the…
Five Elected Women Leaders in Chelsea Endorse Judith Garcia for State Rep.
Chelsea City Councilor, community leader, and current candidate for State Representative Judith Garcia kicked off Women’s History Month by announcing the endorsements of five key women leaders in Chelsea. Endorsing Garcia today are: Chelsea City Councilor Tanairi García; Chelsea School…
Remembering a Chelsea Legend Football Great, Well-Known Business Owner, Al Zaccheo, Passes Away at 84
Tributes far and wide have been pouring in for Al Zaccheo, the former Chelsea High football star who returned from the U.S. Marine Corps and opened Al Zack’s, a sub shop that became a popular Chelsea landmark for generations. Mr.…
Robinson Requests Update on Market Basket Development
City Councillor Leo Robinson is asking for an update on future development plans at the Market Basket property on Everett Avenue. Last month, the city’s License Commission approved the transfer of an existing liquor license allowing DeMoula’s Market Basket to…
Federal Funding Received to Support Services in Low-Income Communities
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito was joined by state and local officials in Randolph to celebrate more than $38 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) through 45 awards that impact 57 communities. Chelsea will receive $825,000 for Shawmut and Chester Street streetscape…
People of Chelsea Helen-Anne Keith – 2022
By Darlene DeVita The following is one in a series of sneak peeks at the upcoming People of Chelsea additions by Chelsea Photographer Darlene DeVita. The new work will ultimately appear on the fence of the Chelsea Public Library (CPL)…
City Looking at Funding for Intersection Improvements
At this month’s meeting, the Traffic and Parking Commission got closer to making final recommendations for two traffic problem areas in the city, and held a public hearing on proposed intersection improvements at Eastern Avenue and Griffin Way. Mary Festa,…
Chelsea’s Board of Health Has Decided to Lift the Mask Mandate
Special to the Record Given the sustained reduction in weekly COVID-19 cases and decrease viral concentration in the city’s wastewater monitoring system, Chelsea’s Board of Health has decided to lift the Mask Mandate order effective March 4, 2022. This Emergency…