The city is almost ready to officially advertise for the vacant City Manager position. At Monday night’s meeting, the council voted to review the job description created by UMass-Boston’s Collins Center in subcommittee before moving forward with the posting. The…
Traffic Comm. Schedules Public Hearing for Clark Avenue Proposal
The Traffic and Parking Commission will hold a public hearing on making a portion of Clark Avenue a one-way street, although city officials stated there may not be much of a need to make a change to the road. Earlier…
Innes Development Job Fair Scheduled for April 19
In addition to providing needed housing in the city, and significant upgrades with the replacement and updating of 96 public Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) units, the Innes redevelopment project is providing construction job opportunities for Chelsea residents. The Innes Resident…
Student-Led Lobby Day at State House Champions College Hunger
More than 60 students, legislators, and advocates convened at the Massachusetts State House for a student-led lobby day around the often-overlooked issue of college hunger. As 37 percent of public university students in Massachusetts face food insecurity, and with the…
Transportation Funding Legislation Benefits DiDomenico’s District
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate last week to pass a bill that includes $350 million in authorizations for transportation needs across the state, including $200 million for the state’s Chapter…
Last Chance To Experience: The World’s Most Popular Display of Lego Art Exhibition Extends Its Run One Additional Week
Special to the Record A captivating exhibition featuring intriguing works of art by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya— has announced that it will extend its final week in Boston, with tickets now on sale through Sunday, April 30 — this…
Councilors Raise Concerns About Residency Waivers
Several City Councilors want to see a renewed effort from the city when it comes to hiring Chelsea residents for municipal jobs. The city charter requires that municipal employees live in Chelsea, but the city manager can request a waiver…
Ashley Villanueva Hits the Pavement for Her Patients
Ashley Villanueva, 24, of Chelsea, was taught at an early age the importance of ensuring everyone has enough healthy, fresh food to eat. Her parents, who both immigrated to the United States from Mexico in their 20’s, ran a small…
Jeffrey Bowen Unveils New Luxury Townhouses on Blossom Street
For two decades Jeffrey Bowen has been at the helm of a citywide resurgence in the real estate market. The well-known realtor is now focusing his sights on the marketing of a new property at 84-86 Blossom Street, Chelsea. Bowen,…
The Marathon Bombing, 10 Years Later
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic Boston Marathon bombing which occurred on April 15, 2013, when two brothers set off a pair of bombs near the finish line of the marathon, killing three persons (Krystle Marie Campbell,…
Clarence Thomas: Supreme Hypocrite
“I prefer the RV parks. I prefer the Walmart parking lots to the beaches and things like that. There’s something normal to me about it.” — Judge Clarence Thomas in a recent interview. The revelation this past week that Supreme Court Justice…
Guest Op-Ed: A Climate Resilient Boston Needs Belle Isle Marsh
By Ana Tavares Leary Nestled between the cities of Boston, Revere, and Winthrop lies a natural barrier to climate change, the 359-acre Belle Isle Marsh. A salt marsh is a low-lying, coastal area that mostly comprises grasses that are frequently…