Sal DiDomenico was sworn in as Senator for the 8th time, marking 14 years serving the people ofthe Middlesex and Suffolk district in the State Senate. DiDomenico had the privilege of speaking during the ceremony and nominating his friend, Karen…
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Elected Officials Take Oath of Office
Garcia begins second term in House Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) was officially sworn in on New Year’s Day for her second term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Representing the cities of Chelsea and Everett. “It is an honor to…
New Student-created Mural Designed to Inspire
Special to the Record When you walk into the Chelsea High School Library, you can’t help but notice a large mural filled with color, light and intrigue to the left of the circulation desk. Hanging high above the sights and…
De Jesus begins Second Year as Council President
By Adam Swift The city council will move forward with the same leadership as last year in 2025. At a special meeting on Monday night, Norieliz De Jesus was sworn in for a second consecutive term as council president. Todd…
Appreciation
A star football player at Chelsea High, Dick Macomber is fondly remembered By Cary Shuman Those who watched Dick Macomber grow up on Marlborough Street and play sports as a kid knew early on that he was headed for athletic…
DiDomenico celebrates over $11 million awarded to prevent youth violence
Special to the Record Last month, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $11 million in funding awarded through the Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, including new funds to support violence prevention in public housing sites. Senator DiDomenico has championed this critical…
School committee honors latest round of Name, Strength, and Story award winners
By Adam Swift The school committee kicked off the new year last week with the latest winners of the district’s Name, Strength, and Story awards. The awards recognize the hard work of the district’s teachers and staff and their willingness…
Hernandez Selected as School Committee Chair for Another Year
By Adam Swift Ana Hernandez will serve for another year as school committee chair. Hernandez was the only nominee for the chair at last week’s school committee organizational meeting at city hall. Lucia Henriquez was the selection for vice chair…
Chelsea seals time capsule for 2124
By Adam Swift Chelsea has continued its celebration of its 400th anniversary into 2025, but is already preparing for its 500th anniversary in 2124. On Monday afternoon, City Manager Fidel Maltez, City Solicitor and Chelsea 400 Chair Cheryl Watson Fisher,…
City looking at pedestrian safety measures
By Adam Swift A MassDOT project on Broadway expected to start in 2026 could help improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Broadway, Shurtleff Street, and Marlborough Street. However, City Manager Fidel Maltez said the public works department will ask…