While mask mandates have been lifted in a number of neighboring communities, students in Chelsea public schools will be required to wear masks for a while longer. At last week’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta recommended…
City Council Recognizes Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month has an even greater significance for the Chelsea City Council this year. For the first time in its history, nearly half of the body is comprised of women, with five women councillors. On Monday night, those five…
ARPA Advisory Group Gets Final Rounds of Input
The city’s ARPA Community Advisory Committee is closing in on its goal of making final recommendations to the City Council on the spending priorities for $15 million in federal Covid relief funds. The committee held a public input forum on…
CBC President Joan Cromwell Thanks Chelsea for Its Support of Black History Month Celebration
Special to the Record Chelsea Black Community (CBC) President Joan Cromwell thanked the city for its support in celebrating Black History Month in the following statement: “Thank you, Gracias! Celebrating Black History Month with our community gets bigger, better, and…
Local Announcements
Harrison Family Will Hold Celebration of Life for Loris Harrison and Lisa Harrison March 19 The Harrison Family will be holding a Celebration of Life for Loris Harrison and Lisa Harrison on Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. at the…
Chelsea Residents Encouraged to Use Rain Barrels
“We encourage homeowners to use rain barrels because they help the city manage its resources by lowering municipal water demands and improving residential stormwater management. Rain barrels help residents water their gardens without increasing in their water bill. Both the…
Officials Announce March Programs at Belle Isle Marsh
Officials for the North Region Coastal District of the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation Department of Conservation and Recreation announce the following programs in March. All Programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Reasonable accommodations…
News in Brief
Ward 3 Caucus Chelsea Ward 3 Committee will be hosting their Caucus this Saturday March 12 at 10 am. This will be a virtual convening. Any questions and to obtain the zoom link to attend, please email Marisol Santiago, Ward 3…
Annual DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Kick-Off Roast Is Set for March 12
Governor Charlie Baker (R-Massachusetts) and Attorney General Maura Healey (D-Massachusetts) will join host State Senator Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) at the head table for the Annual DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 12, beginning at 6:30 pm at…
Putin: Pure Evil
As regular readers of this column know, we do not view events in terms of “good vs. evil.” Over the years, we have referred to tobacco companies, polluters, et als as greedy and despicable, but describing them as “evil-doers,” as…
Energy Relief Is Needed — Suspend the Gasoline Tax
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…