Chelsea Black Community (CBC) proudly announces its 2026 Black History Month Community Celebration, marking “100 Years of Celebrating Black History Month: A Century of Black History Commemorations.” This milestone year invites reflection on the meaning, impact, and continued importance of…
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Chelsea leaders join Mayor Wu in update on federal operations
Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez and Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson were among the regional leaders who joined Boston Mayor Michelle Wu last week to give an update on how the City of Boston and neighboring municipalities are taking steps to…
Applications are now open for the Chelsea Heritage Celebrations grant
The City of Chelsea Cultural Council is accepting applications for its Chelsea Heritage Celebrations grant program. Applicants must be an individual, government entity, or a 501(c)(3). Applications must be for events or projects that will take place by December 31,…
Chelsea Public Schools and Soccer Without Borders launch World Cup–inspired learning series for elementary school students
Chelsea Public Schools, in partnership with Soccer Without Borders, has launched a special World Cup–inspired curriculum and programming series for elementary school students across the district, reaching more than 1,700 students. The initiative kicked off Friday afternoon with a complex-wide…
Barandao, Tavares earn latest Name, Strength and Story Awards from Chelsea Public Schools
Recognized for their ability to go above and beyond to meet the needs of Chelsea Public Schools students, Nurse Case Manager Anita Barandao and Vision and Hearing Technician Angela Tavares received Name, Strength and Story Awards at the February meeting…
MassDOT announces $1 million in funding for local transportation planning
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), through its Office of Transportation Planning (OTP), is announcing the inaugural round of technical assistance for communities through the new Local Early and Actionable Planning (LEAP) Program. The LEAP Program, launched earlier this year, is designed to help municipalities—particularly rural and underserved communities—initiate transportation projects…
A View from the Bridge
by Arthur Miller, directed by David R. Gammons Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge explores the complex reality of the immigrant experience and the pursuit of the American Dream. In an Italian enclave where loyalty is everything, forbidden desire…
Amgen Biotech experience brings real-world biotech to Chelsea High
AP Biology students at Chelsea High School conducted a hands-on lab experiment using professional-grade biotech equipment through the Amgen Foundation’s Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE), joined by State Rep. Judith García, State Sen. Sal DiDomenico, and leaders from Amgen Massachusetts. The…
Chelsea is now accepting pre-eligibility forms for CPC and AHTFB funding applications
The Chelsea Department of Housing & Community Development has announced that pre-eligibility forms for two grant programs which support affordable housing, parks and recreation, open spaces and historic preservation projects in Chelsea will be accepted beginning January 1, 2026. Grant…
City hires Delia Harrington as new Manager of Arts, Culture & Creative Economy
The City of Chelsea is pleased to announce Delia Harrington has been named its new Manager of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy. Harrington brings more than 15 years of expertise in nonprofit communications, public art, and cultural sector management to…