Ash Looks Backwards/Forwards
By Chelsea Record Staff From the euphoria of burgeoning economic development activity to the despair of a deadly year in the city’s…
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Cleaner street are on the way
City Manager Jay Ash (left) and Councillor Richard Maronski painted over the graffi ti on a Central Avenue utility box this past…
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Tax rate up 4.1%
Chelsea has established its tax rate for both commercial and residential properties. Residential properties will be taxed at $12.92 per thousand of…
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City manager’s contract to be extended
Earlier this week, the city council voted 10-1 in favor of extending City Manager Jay Ash’s contract. Councillor Kathleen Bishop cast the…
Continue readingFBI coming to Chelsea
Chelsea has been selected as the location for the FBI’s New England headquarters, surpassing Boston in the competition for the agency’s regional…
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Senator Brown comes to Chelsea to Soldiers Home ceremony
Senator Scott Brown made his first visit to Chelsea on Tuesday morning, attending the Veterans Day ceremony held at the Chelsea Soldier’s…
Continue readingThe election
Tuesday saw robust voter participation throughout the city, with more than 42% of registered voters casting ballots. The election’s outcome, which had…
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Chelsea goes for Patrick; and all democrats
On Election Day, more than 5,000 Chelsea residents cast ballots, delivering a decisive victory to the entire Democratic slate. Governor Deval Patrick,…
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Vote “No’ on question 2 – A No” saves jobs & affordable housing — and limits “snob zoning”
There are three questions on the ballot for the voters’ consideration in Tuesday’s election. Our readers no doubt are well-familiar with Questions…
Continue readingBe sure to vote Tuesday – It’s the best way to influence our government
Editorial writers in newspapers regularly urge readers to “get out and vote” when Election Day arrives. We typically emphasize that voting represents…
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