The fate of a new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical High School building could hang in the balance with a district-wide vote next month. Voters in the 12 district communities, including Chelsea, will be able to weigh in on the…
Honoring One of Chelsea’s Greatest Residents: Williams Family Visits Chelsea City Hall
The family of the late William J. Williams, who was one of Chelsea’s most extraordinary citizens, visited Chelsea City Hall to view the glorious photo of Mr. Williams that is displayed in the conference room. Born in Toronto, Canada, on…
Yes, Let’s Ring Out the Old and Ring in the New
We often quote a verse from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Ring Out Wild Bells” when we write our annual New Year’s editorial. But after reading the poem in its entirety, we are printing the whole thing, because it sums up —…
Obituaries 12-30-2021
Helen T. Pierce October 24, 1924 – December 23, 2021 Helen Theresa (Korzeniowska) Pierce joined her beloved husband, parents, siblings and friends in eternal rest on Wednesday, December 23. Helen was a lifelong resident of Chelsea, a city she loved,…
DiDomenico Foundation Toy Drive
Council Takes Care of Business in Last Meeting of the Year
The City Council quickly took care of business during its last meeting of the year on Monday night, approving funding for several community preservation projects as well as a cost of living raise for City Manager Thomas Ambrosino.The council unanimously…
Appeciation: A Tribute to Rotary Club President Dan Pran
Special to the Record Todd Taylor, past president of the Chelsea Rotary Club and District 1 City Councillor, issued the following statement honoring the life of fellow Rotarian and Club President Dan Pranka: “It is with great sadness that the…
City Council Honors Outgoing Members
The City Council honored its two departing members, District 3 Councillor Naomi Zabot and District 7 Councillor Yamir Rodriguez, at its last meeting of the year on Monday night. Zabot, who did not run for reelection, will be joining the…
GreenStar Herbals Cannabis Recreational Dispensary Opens on Beacham St.
The GreenStar Herbals cannabis recreational dispensary officially opened its doors in Chelsea on December 15, at the site of the former King Aurthur’s Lounge. The new, state-of-the-art cannabis facility now offers one of the most extensive selections of organic craft…
Have a Merry — and Safe — Christmas
The holiday season usually is the most wonderful time of the year. But Christmas, 2021, is anything but wonderful, even for those of us who are among the most fortunate in our society. Our collective stress and anxiety levels are…
CHS Roundup
CHS Track Teams Open Season with Wins The Chelsea High girls and boys indoor track teams opened their season last week with victories over Greater Boston League rival Lynn English. Coach Cesar Hernandez’s boys squad handily swept past their Bulldog…
Obituaries 12-23-2021
Napoleon Lobo September 07, 1935 – December 19, 2021 Napoleon J. Lobo passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 19. He was 86 years of age. Born and raised in Brava, Cabo Verde, he was one of eleven children given to…