“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…
CHS Roundup
CHS Baseball Team To Host English Tomorrow The Chelsea High baseball team, which is working hard to earn its first victory of the season, will entertain Greater Boston League rival Lynn English tomorrow (Friday) at Carter Park at 4:00. “We…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Strong to the End
Where would one ever begin writing this as a Hollywood-type script, in preparation for a great sports movie? It would be tough to write a script that would be believable, if all the things that have happened for the 2022-23…
Obituaries 04-13-2023
Janice Lucy McLellan She Will Be Forever Missed by Her Loving Family Janice Lucy (Lewis) McLellan entered eternal rest on Easter morning, April 9 at her home in Revere, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was…
Spring Egg Hunt
Seventy-five children, ages 2-10, dashed to collect the 1,000 eggs scattered in a cafeteria of the Mary C.Burke Complex during the April 1 Spring Egg Hunt, hosted by Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs.
Chelsea Officials Testify in Front of Boston Council on Bottle Ban
A lot of the focus on Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo’s proposal to ban miniature liquor bottles in the city has been on the successful campaigns to ban the bottles in other communities in the Commonwealth, including next door in…
School Committee Approves Budget
The School Committee unanimously approved a $132,367,509 budget at its meeting on Thursday, March 30. The budget for the 2023-24 school year is about $14 million above the current school year’s budget, thanks in large part to the Student Opportunity…
Planning Board Tables Hearing on Potential Rivian Expansion
The Planning Board wants more information on a proposal to store 124 electric vehicles, along with a smaller Park and Fly operation, at 305 Eastern Ave. Last week, the board tabled the hearing on the site plan review and recommendation…
State Officials To Discuss Tobin Bridge Lead Issues at GreenRoots Meeting
State Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca and state highway administrator Jonathan Gulliver will be attending GreenRoots upcoming members meeting on April 13 in response to concerns about lead paint chips at the Tobin Bridge. Clean up and remediation of the lead…
Chelsea Native Celebrates New Business in Peabody
Special to the record Chelsea native Dr. Melissa Torres recently celebrated the opening of her new business, Miel Dental Aesthetics, in Peabody. Torres is a cosmetic dentist who opened a new start-up dental practice at 300 Andover St. in Peabody.…
Jordan Boys & Girls Club of Boston Hosts a Town Meeting To Discuss the Future Plans
Story by Al Terminiello Jr. Last Monday evening a informal but to the point meeting was held at the 30 Willow Street location of the Jordan Boys & Girls Club of Chelsea to discuss future plans for the entire program,…