The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced three additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. The cases include a male in his 60s who was exposed in Suffolk County, a male of unknown age likely…
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Chelsea’s first-Ever TEDx event opens call for ideas worth spreading
Chelsea is building a stage for its biggest ideas. TEDxBellingham Square has officially opened speaker applications for TEDxBellingham Square: Pa’lante — Moving Forward Together, Chelsea’s first-ever TEDx event, taking place March 6, 2027, at Chelsea High School. The independently organized…
Healey-Driscoll Administration announces Violence Against Women Act Grants
The Healey Driscoll Administration invites qualifying nonprofits and public agencies to apply for $3.4 million in federal grant funding to support victim services and efforts to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The funding is available…
USS Constitution Museum Leadership Forum series returns with Navy SEAL, Former NASA Astronaut, and National Civic Leader Chris Cassidy
The USS Constitution Museum will launch its fall 2026 Leadership Forum series on Thursday, October 8, with Captain Christopher J. Cassidy, USN (Ret.), a decorated Navy SEAL, former NASA astronaut, and national civic leader whose career has spanned some of…
Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, focuses on lithium-ion battery charging safety
Many of the devices we use in our daily lives—phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes, and scooters, to name a few—run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which store high amounts of energy in a small space. If the batteries are damaged…
CHS senior named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program
Chelsea Public Schools is proud to announce that Chelsea High School senior Sebastian Molina Regil has been recognized in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program as a Commended Student. Sebastian was recognized for being among the top 50,000 students who…
18th annual ALS & MS Walk for Living to be held October 18
For people living with ALS, MS, and other disabling conditions, life can change dramatically after a diagnosis. But at the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, a diagnosis does not mean giving up the things that bring joy, adventure,…
Chelsea’s Rodriguez Vivar honored with Latino Excellence Award
Representative Judith García (D-Chelsea) is proud to announce that Eduardo Rodriguez Vivar has been awarded the Latino Excellence Award for the 11th Suffolk District. The award, hosted annually by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, honors Latino leaders, trailblazers,…
City considers eliminating parking minimums to spur housing production
The City will host community meetings on the topic on Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m., at GreenRoots, and Tuesday, October 20, 6–8 p.m., at the Chelsea Senior Center, and is collecting questions for a “Frequently Asked Questions” webpage. As part…
Dr. Abeyta honored as First Premio América Unida Award recipient at Harvard Graduate School of Education event
Chelsea Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Almi G. Abeyta received the inaugural Premio América Unida award at the América Unida gathering at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) on Friday, September 25. Premio América Unida recognizes leaders who demonstrate what…