Special to the Transcript Following the horrific ICE shooting of Renee Good, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) announced the introduction of the Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026. The Qualified Immunity Abolition Act builds on…
Traffic Commission Approves EV Charging Stations
By Adam Swift Ten new electric vehicle charging stations could soon be coming to the city. Following a public hearing last week, the traffic and parking commission approved four spots on Highland Park, and two each on Crescent Avenue, Cabot…
Three New Chelsea Firefighters Graduate Firefighting Academy
Special to the Record The Chelsea Fire Department is proud to announce the graduation of three new firefighters from the Massachusetts State Fire Academy. Firefighters Acosta Clemente, Mark Reddick and Yvad Rosado were awarded their certificates of completion during a…
Chelsea looks for repeat as All-America City
By Adam Swift Chelsea is a three-time winner of the All-America City Award from the National Civic League, most recently taking home the honor last year at a ceremony in Denver. City leaders are now looking to win the award…
Maltez names Paul Sagarino Deputy City Manager of Finance
Special to the Record City Manager Fidel Maltez has named Paul Sagarino the new Deputy City Manager of Finance for the City of Chelsea. Sagarino, who officially started in the role on January 7, 2026, succeeds Michael Mason Jr., who…
Chelsea, Revere Seniors Earn Coveted Questbridge and Posse Scholarship Awards
Special to the Record Pioneer Charter School of Science I (PCSS I) is proud to announce that two of its students have received coveted full ride scholarships to prestigious higher education institutions. Emily Green, 18, of Chelsea has been named…
Upcoming in-person customer assistance events hosted by National Grid
Special to the Record National Grid continues its commitment to supporting customers with a series of in-person Customer Assistance Events this January. With colder temperatures here, these events are designed to help residents manage seasonal energy bills and explore cost-saving…
Police News
Police department seeks input for citizen perception survey The Chelsea Police Department is conducting its 2026 Citizen Perception of Crime Survey as part of our MAPAC accreditation process. This survey is an important way for the department to hear directly…
City of Chelsea Opens Regional Overnight Emergency Warming Center
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea has opened a regional emergency warming center that will provide overnight comfort and shelter for individuals aged 18-years-old and older during the winter months. The center, which opened January 5, and will…
News in Brief
Chelsea Municipal Buildings Closed January 19 in Observance of MLK Jr. Day All Chelsea municipal buildings, apart from the City’s public safety buildings, will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Curbside…
Rising Levels of Flu Cases Prompt Chelsea Department of Public Health to Invite Residents to Get Vaccinated at City Hall
Thousands of Massachusetts residents have become ill and 29 adult flu deaths and 3 pediatric deaths have been reported this season, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. CHELSEA, MA–In response to a report of very high and rising…
GreenRoots, Eastie Farm Receive Environmental Justice Funds
Special to the Record Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell recently announced the distribution of $475,000 to 12 organizations across the Commonwealth to aid in addressing economic, environmental, and health-related burdens. Included in that funding round were Chelsea-based GreenRoots and…