Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta was recently named the first-ever recipient of the Torchbearer Award for her exceptional commitment to ensuring reading success for all students, particularly the diverse multilanguage learner (MLL) population in Chelsea by Ignite Reading. Ignite…
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A Message from City Manager Fidel Maltez
City Manager Fidel Maltez has placed an emphasis on communicating with residents since he took office. Earlier this week, Maltez recorded the latest in his series of public outreach videos to air on Chelsea Community TV. The text of his…
City of Chelsea to begin charging for curbside collection of mattresses and box springs
The City of Chelsea will begin charging its trash customers for curbside collection of mattresses and box springs beginning February 1, 2026. The City’s trash customers will be charged $25 per mattress/box spring — fees that are low compared to…
Calvin T. Brown announces his candidacy for re-election City Council District 8
Calvin T. Brown has announced his candidacy for re-election as District 8 City Councilor. The following is his statement: “To my fellow Chelsea residents, my name is Calvin T. Brown and I’m thrilled to announce my candidacy for re-election as…
Marnie MacAlpine announces her candidacy for City Council, District 4
Longtime Chelsea resident and dedicated community advocate Marnie MacAlpine has officially announced her candidacy for Chelsea City Council, District 4. Marnie has called Chelsea home for the past 12 years, first as a renter and, since 2017, as a first-time…
EOTSS honors Chelsea organizations for groundbreaking partnership
During a ceremony in Boston on Thursday, September 18, the City of Chelsea, Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA), and Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) received a Collaboration & Partnerships award from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS)…
Councilor Brown garners local union support for District 8 City Council bid
District 8 City Councilor Calvin T. Brown has announced the endorsements of several labor organization for his re-election campaign this week. To date, his campaign has been endorsed of by the Greater Boston Labor Council, the International Brotherhood of Electrical…
DiDomenico protects residents in day habilitation centers
Senator Sal DiDomenico joined the Massachusetts Senate to approve legislation aimed at protecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, by updating an existing protection law to close an unintended gap for day habilitation participants. An Act to update Nicky’s Law,…
Obituaries 10-9-2025
Jay Rosenzwaig A kind soul who was always willing to help a friend Jay P. Rosenzwaig of Everett and formerly of Chelsea passed away on October 3. He was 65 years old. Jay was the loving son of the late…
News Briefs 10-9-2025
Chelsea Fire Department Announces Fire Prevention Week and Community Open House The Chelsea Fire Department is proud to join communities across the state in observing Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2025. This year’s theme, set by the National Fire Protection…