Chelsea’s loss will be the town of Reading’s gain, as public works commissioner Fidel Maltez prepares to take over as Reading Town Manager. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Maltez was honored with a celebratory resolution highlighting and honoring his…
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Long-Time Chelsea City Councilor Leo Robinson Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Special to the Record Leo Robinson, the longest serving City Councilor in Chelsea, has announced his candidacy for State Representative in the newly formed seat that has united all of Chelsea, as well as portions of Everett. “It is with…
Chelsea Voters Against New Voke School Funding, But Passes District Wide
Voters supported the funding of a new Northeast Metropolitan Technical Vocational High School on Tuesday in a district wide vote. In Chelsea, unofficial results show the majority of voters did vote against funding for the new school, with 174 voting…
Councillors Raise Concerns Over COVID Testing Issues
Long lines, limited testing sites, and large numbers of people from outside the city coming to Chelsea for Covid-19 testing are among the concerns some City Councillors voiced at Monday night’s meeting. Councillor-At-Large Leo Robinson introduced a motion requesting City…
Developer Gives Briefing for Soldiers Home Rehab
Improved housing options and services for veterans are among the highlights the developer for the rehabilitation of the Chelsea Soldiers Home presented to the City Council last week. Philadelphia-based Pennrose is the developer selected by the state’s Division of Capital…
Two State Workers Fired for Chelsea Street Bridge Mishap
A motorist got a ride of a lifetime on the Chelsea Street Bridge last Friday but it wasn’t a ride she wanted or expected. According to MassDOT Communications Director Kristen Pennucci, just after 4 pm Friday the Chelsea Street Bridge…
CBC President Joan Cromwell Announces Chelsea Trailblazer Award Recipients
Chelsea Black Community (CBC) President Joan Cromwell has announced the recipients of the Chelsea Trailblazer Awards. The prestigious awards will be presented at the Black History Month 2022 Community Celebration Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. The recipients are: CAPIC Executive…
State’s December Total Unemployment Rate Dropped by 1.3 Percentage Points
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 20,100 jobs in December. This follows last month’s revised gain of 14,200 jobs. The largest over the month private sector job gains were in Leisure and Hospitality, Trade, Transportation,…
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Mystic Valley Elder Services Seeks Donations of New Blankets With winter upon us and plenty of cold weather still ahead, Mystic Valley Elder Services is seeking donations of new blankets, all sizes, for its Emergency Closet. The Emergency Closet provides…