Special to the Record Chelsea has been awarded $12 million in anticipated federal and state funding to redesign and reconstruct its Park and Pearl Street intersection from the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). City officials said…
Month: June 2025
Chelsea Seeks All-America City Award at National Civic League Program in Denver
By Cary Shuman A 35-member contingent consisting of city officials, community leaders, and residents will head to Denver next week for the National Civic League’s All-America City Award program. Denver is known as the Mile High City and City Manager…
Community Invited to Speak Up about Housing, Public Safety, Traffic, and more at Workshops
Special to the Record What do you need to stay and thrive in Chelsea? What do you want the city to look like for your kids? The City of Chelsea and the Chelsea ¡Pa’Lante, Onward! planning team invite all residents…
DiDomenico Secures Budget Language to Improve Access to Seal of Biliteracy
Special to the Record Through the Fiscal Year 2026 Senate budget, Senator DiDomenico passed an amendment that will ensure all eligible students can continue to take advantage of the Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal is an award that recognizes high…
Superintendent Selected as Commonwealth Heroine
Special to the Record Chelsea Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi G. Abeyta has been named a “Commonwealth Heroine” by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Nominated by State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Abeyta was nominated for this honor that…
Multi-Chamber Legislative Breakfast Held at Anthony’s
Special to the Independent The Chambers of Commerce of Revere, Everett, Chelsea, Malden, Medford and Melrose hosted the Multi-Chamber Legislative Breakfast May 21 at Anthony’s, Malden. Dennis Cataldo, president and CEO of Cataldo Ambulance, was the master of ceremonies. Malden…
La Colaborativa Announces Chelsea’s New Center for Economic Development
Special to the Record La Colaborativa, a preeminent Latinx-led nonprofit organization, recently announced the launch of the Center for Economic Development. Serving Chelsea and surrounding communities, the Center represents a historic investment in economic justice for residents who have long…
Christian DeJesus Franco Announces his Candidacy for City Council
Christian DeJesus Franco has announced the he is a candidate for District 1 City Council. The following is his statement: “As of May 26, I am proud to officially announce my candidacy for Chelsea City Council, District 1. I was…
City Leaders, Police Address Latest ICE Activity in Chelsea
By Adam Swift Chelsea continues to be a hot spot for the federal government’s controversial immigration policies and activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Geovani De La Cruz Catalán, 20, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
The Greater Boston Food Bank Celebrates Hunger Relief Champions
Special to the Record The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, honored the individuals and organizations that demonstrated extraordinary leadership in supporting GBFB’s hunger-relief efforts throughout 2024 at its new GBFB Awards event, held…