Staff Report The past year saw the city of Chelsea facing challenges and triumphs on both the local and national stages. Federal immigration policies placed hardship and strain on many Chelsea residents. As a sanctuary city, Chelsea follows the law…
Washington Avenue Residential Project to Come before Zoning Board
By Adam Swift A revised plan for a residential development with one commercial space at 123 Washington Ave. will go before the zoning board of appeals for special permit approvals at its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13. At its…
Project Bread President and CEO Erin McAleer speaks at JBGC Breakfast
Special to the Record Erin McAleer, president and CEO of Project Bread, was the guest speaker at the Dec. 11 Gerald and Darlene Jordan Boys and Girls Club Breakfast Series at the clubhouse on Willow Street. McAleer spoke about the…
MassDOT and Market Basket host Pedestrian Safety Event
Special to the Record MassDOT and Community Voices for Road Safety held a special pedestrian safety event at Market Basket. Residents received free tote bags and were encouraged to join the movement to make Chelsea’s streets safer for everyone. The…
Residents invited to conversation about parking and housing
Special to the Record Chelsea residents are invited to a community conversation about parking—and how updating parking rules could increase housing stock and make housing more affordable in the city—on Tuesday, January 13, at 6 p.m. at the Chelsea Senior…
Rep. Garcia tours Northeast Metro Tech and visits new school construction site to view significant progress
Special to the Record Superintendent David DiBarri and Northeast Metro Tech were excited to welcome state Rep. Judith Garcia to a tour of the school and the bustling construction site where a new school is taking shape. On Monday, Nov.…
Undefeated CHS boys Basketball Team hosts Boston English Friday
The 3-0 Chelsea High boys basketball team will return to action from its holiday break when coach Cesar Castro and his Red Devils host non-league opponent Boston English this Friday afternoon (January 2). The opening tip is set for 2:30.…
Happy New Year
It’s hard to believe that another year has passed and that 2026 is here — and that we now are entering the second quarter of the 21st century. For those of us who ourselves are close to three-quarters of a…
Obituaries 01-01-2026
Theresa (Proctor) Grimaldi March 8, 1935 – December 23, 2025 Theresa Grimaldi, of Chelsea passed away peacefully on December 23rd, at the age of 90. She was the beloved wife for 32 years to the late Gaetano C. “Guy” Grimaldi.…
Zonta Club Donates to Toy Drive
Paul Smith and CBC Host Children’s Christmas Party
Special to the RecordWell-known Chelsea resident Paul Smith joined the Chelsea Black Community (CBC) in generously hostinga Children’s Christmas
Planning Board gets update on West Chelsea development plans
The city is continuing to look at how it can best spur responsible development in West Chelsea. At the December planning board meeting, planning and land use administrator Will Cecio provided an update on potential redevelopment opportunities in West Chelsea,…