Month: February 2025
Ice on the Mystic
120-unit Apartment Building Proposed for Park Street
By Adam Swift Several zoning board of appeals members expressed concerns about the size of a proposed mixed-use development on Park Street at the board’s regular meeting last week. The ZBA held the initial public hearing on a 120-unit, five-story…
Licensing Commission Approves Extended Hours, Entertainment Licenses
By Adam Swift The Licensing Commission approved extended hours for the Los Amigos Diner at 92 Washington Ave. at its regular meeting last week. The vote allows the diner, previously the Victoria Diner, to open from 8 a.m. to midnight…
Chelsea Public Schools’ Kokinidis Named School Counseling Administrator of the Year
Special to the Record Chelsea Public Schools Director of School Counseling Ellen Kokinidis was named Administrator of the Year by the Massachusetts School Counselors Association (MASCA) in recognition of her dedicated service to CPS students, staff and school communities. CHELSEA,…
News in Brief
City seeks feedback on Voke Park Playground design The City of Chelsea Department of Housing and Community Development (HC+D) is inviting residents to help shape the design of a new accessible play structure at Voke Park for children ages 2-5 by…
Tips to Prevent Winter Wandering for those Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia
Special to the Record Many parts of the U.S. are expected to be impacted by a winter storm over the next couple of days. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) wants to remind caregivers of those living with dementia how…
Chelsea Black History Month Opening Reception featuring artist Towana Wright
Chelsea Black History Month held the opening reception Feb. 5 at City Hall featuring artist Towana Wright and “The Struggle Continues” exhibit. Deputy City Manager For Finance Michael Mason brought the official greetings of City Manager Fidel Maltez, “congratulating the…
School Bus Camera Motion Fails to Pass City Council
By Adam Swift A motion that could have paved the way for the school district to allow the installation of cameras on school buses to ticket safety violations failed to gain a majority at last week’s town council meeting. Councilor-at-Large…
City Provides Information on Parking Sticker Program
Chelsea residents are down to the final few weeks before their 2024 residential parking stickers expire on Feb. 28. The renewal period for the stickers opened on Jan. 1. Stickers will be free in January and February; however, beginning March…