By Adam Swift The city council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget, totaling $261.7 million, at Monday night’s meeting. The budget presented by City Manager Fidel Maltez marked a 6.82 percent increase over last year’s budget. The proposed…
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CHS Student Nathan “Nat” Hem Wins National Congressional Art Competition
Special to the Record If you visit the United States Capitol Building over the next year, you will see a painting from one of Chelsea High School’s graduating seniors in the Class of 2025. Nathan “Nat” Hem learned in May…
Planning Board Approves 100-unit Park Street Project
By Adam Swift Last week, the planning board recommended approval for a special permit for a proposed 100-unit residential development with seven small retail spaces at 105-115 Park Street. The proposed project originally called for 120 residential units with 50…
News in Brief
Final paving of Upper Broadway to begin June 8 The City of Chelsea Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced the final phase of the Upper Broadway surface reconstruction project will conclude with overnight paving work scheduled between Sunday, June…
Laura Londoño is Named the 2025 Barbara Henry Courage in Teaching Award Recipient
Special to the Record The Board of Trustees of the Barbara Henry Courage in Teaching Award recently announced the 2025 recipient, Laura Londoño of the Joseph A. Browne Middle School in Chelsea. The award presentation will take place at the…
Chelsea holds 10th Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at Washington Park
The City of Chelsea and the Chelsea LGBTQ Coalition held its 10th Annual Flag Raising Ceremony Saturday, May 31 at Washington Park in Prattville. Matt Frank, co-founder of the Coalition, welcomed the many residents and guests to the event. Chelsea…
City Manager Maltez’s Latest Community Message Focuses on Summer Safety
Special to the Record City Manager Fidel Maltez has placed an emphasis on communicating with residents since he took office last year. Earlier this week, Maltez recorded the latest in his series of public outreach videos to air on Chelsea…
Memorial Tribute to Larry Notkin will be Held July 6 in Lynn
By Cary Shuman Legendary youth sports coach Larry Notkin will be remembered at a memorial tribute on Sunday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at Pride of Lynn Cemetery, 89 Lake Shore Road, Lynn. Jerry Bowen, who was a superstar shortstop…
NLC Awards Grants to 12 Municipalities to Improve Economic Mobility for Residents
Special to the Record The National League of Cities (NLC) has awarded $20,000 in funding and hands-on capacity-building support to 12 cities including Chelsea as part of its 2025 Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program. This initiative, backed by the…
Blue Line Service Suspended bBetween Bowdoin and Orient Heights June 7–15
Special to the Record The MBTA is today reminding riders that Blue Line service will be suspended between Bowdoin and Orient Heights all day, every day, for nine days, June 7 – 15. Riders can find complete information at mbta.com/BlueLine.…