Encore Boston Harbor President Jenny Holaday said it all about the opening of the WynnBET Sportsbook Tuesday at the five-star resort/casino in Everett. “It’s sports betting in the nation’s best sports town,” remarked Holaday. “Everyone is thrilled and excited it’s…
NASA Comes to Chelsea
More than a half a century later, the first steps of man on the moon still inspire awe and wonder. Now, thanks to the Space Adventure exhibit currently running at 121 Webster Ave., visitors can experience the thrill of lunar…
DiDomenico Launches Campaign To Lift Kids Out of Deep Poverty
Special to the Record Senator Sal DiDomenico with his colleague Representative Marjorie Decker and the Lift Our Kids Coalition have accelerated the timetable for lifting kids out of Deep Poverty by filing Senate and House bills (SD 501, HD 507)…
Local Fire Service Leaders Complete Program
Special to the Record More than three dozen fire service leaders from across Massachusetts, including Chelsea Deputy Chief Edward McGarry, graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program. The four-month program for new chief officers and…
Planning Board Approves Marijuana Dispensary Site Plans
The Planning Board approved the site plans for two separate retail marijuana facilities at its meeting last week. Both facilities, one at 260-270 Second Street and one at 307 Broadway, were approved for special permits by the Zoning Board earlier…
City Planner Karl Allen Earns National Honors for Digital Equity Work
Karl Allen, Chelsea’s Economic Development Planner, was awarded the Transcending Barriers Award at the inaugural Transcend International Gala in Salt Lake City, Utah, late last year. The award was created to honor leaders in the public sector who are working…
Planning Board Rejects Forbes Extension Request
The Planning Board unanimously rejected a request for a one-year extension of the site plan for the massive Forbes Development project at its meeting last week. A similar request to extend the special permits for a planned 590-unit project on…
DiDomenico, Project Bread, Launch Campaign To Pass Universal School Meals
Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico teamed up with Project Bread, a nationally recognized anti-hunger organization, to launch a statewide campaign to pass his Universal School Meals bill, An Act relative to universal school meals. This legislation, sponsored by DiDomenico, would…
Schools, City Announce Collaborative Effort To Enhance Youth Mental Health Services in Schools
Chelsea Public Schools and the City of Chelsea’s Office Housing and Community Development jointly announced today (January 30, 2023) a plan to enhance and bolster youth mental health services available to CPS students. The plan will be funded through the…
Council Calls Special Meeting Set or February 13
The City Council has called for a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 13 to recognize some special members of the community. The council is set to honor the Chelsea Public Schools chorus students who are part of the inaugural CPS-Boston…
Applications for Chelsea Heritage Celebrations Grant Now Available
Applications are now open for the Chelsea Heritage Celebrations Grant! The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 15. Supports a broad range of cultural events, street fairs, art shows, festivals, and related activities such as murals, sculptures, and film series…
CBC President Joan Cromwell Announces Seven Chelsea Trailblazer Award Recipients
Chelsea Black Community President Joan Cromwell has announced the recipients of the prestigious Chelsea Trailblazer Awards for 2023. The organization will present the awards at the Black History Month Community Celebration on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Williams Middle School.…