Councilor explores ways to alleviate impact of Downtown Broadway construction; approves regional dispatch agreement By Adam Swift The Downtown Broadway construction project promises to have a long-lasting impact on the heart of the city’s business district, but in the midst…
Month: February 2025
DiDomenico Files over 80 Bills to Begin New Legislative Session
Special to the Record Senator Sal DiDomenico filed over 80 bills this January marking the beginning of the 2025-2026 Legislative Session. Senator DiDomenico is focused on passing legislation and securing funding on a wide range of issues from supporting working…
La Colaborativa, North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund Launch Young Adult Workforce Development Program
Special to the Record La Colaborativa and North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund (NASCTF) recently announced the expansion of the Chelsea Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program. La Colaborativa has secured a $400,000 grant through the Executive Office of Economic Development’s Community Empowerment…
Chelsea, Somerville Join in Federal Lawsuit to Stop Trump from Entangling them in Federal Immigration Enforcement
Special to the Record Chelsea and Somerville, two sanctuary cities in Massachusetts, filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to coerce them into participating in mass deportation efforts. City Manager Fidel Maltez at a Monday press conference…
Appreciation
Steven G. Clayman, 82 By Cary Shuman Chelsea residents are fondly remembering Steven G. Clayman, a successful entrepreneur and real estate developer who was proud of his roots in this city. Mr. Clayman died Feb. 3, 2025, at the age…
City, GreenRoots and Clean Water Fund to Launch Lead Survey
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea, in partnership with GreenRoots and Clean Water Fund, has launched a survey to understand the Chelsea community’s experience with its Lead Service Replacement Program (LSRP) designed to replace every public and private…
News in Brief
City announces 2025 yard waste schedule The city’s Department of Public Works has announced its Yard Waste Schedule for 2025. Yard waste is collected curbside on your regular trash day. Community members can place loose leaves or yard bags in…
DiDomenico Hosts Annual DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Kick Off Roast
Special to the Independent The top elected officials in Massachusetts will join host State Senator Sal DiDomenico at the head table for the Annual DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Roast on Friday, March 7 beginning at 6:30pm at…
Chelsea Schools Receive State Funding to Improve Access to Mental Health Services
By Adam Swift On Monday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the awarding of $5,540,875 in grants to 60 school districts, educational collaboratives and charter schools across Massachusetts to improve student access to behavioral and mental health services and support. Chelsea received…
Chelsea Accepting Applications for Funding through Community Preservation Committee
The City of Chelsea is accepting applications for funding through its Community Preservation Act Fund (CPA). Eligible applications will support projects that preserve, acquire, restore, and/or create opportunities for Open Space and Recreation, Community Housing, and Historic Preservation across the…