Special to the Record In response to the potential disruption of SNAP benefits for nearly 10,000 Chelsea residents right before the holiday season, the City of Chelsea will run a month-long “Chelsea Eats Food Drive” at City Hall from November…
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DiDomenico Pushes his Legislation to Expand Childcare Access
Special to the Record Senator DiDomenico recently spoke at a State House advocacy day for his bill, S.341, An Act expanding access to family, friend and neighbor-provided childcare. There is a high demand for childcare in our state, but many parents…
Chelsea Announces Annual Santa Parade, Holiday Market & Tree Lighting Celebration
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea invites residents and visitors to celebrate the start of the holiday season on Saturday, December 6, with a full day of festive activities that include Chelsea’s Annual Santa Parade, Holiday Market, and…
Chelsea’s Veterans Day Closures and Ceremony
Special to the Record In observance of Veterans Day, all Chelsea municipal buildings, apart from public safety buildings, will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Trash and recycling will not be collected on the holiday, resulting in a one-day…
Freedom Trail Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Historic Ride
Boston continues to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride, a momentous event in American history that alerted colonists to British plans and ignited the Revolutionary War. In honor of this milestone, on Thursday, November 13 at 7 pm,…
Give Thanks to Our Veterans
This coming Tuesday, November 11, our nation will celebrate the 107th observance of Veterans Day, a day of solemnity and reverence that honors those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran’s Day initially was known as Armistice Day when…
CHS Roundup
CHS boys soccer defeats Danvers in state tourney The Chelsea High boys soccer team, the champion of the Greater Boston League, earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Danvers this past Monday evening at Chelsea Stadium in the preliminary round of the MIAA Division 2 State…
Obituaries 11-06-2025
Philip Garber Of Abington, formerly of Chelsea It is with profound sadness that the family of Philip Garber, 82, of Abington, MA announces his passing on October 28, 2025. Philip was the son of the late Joseph Garber and the…
Municipal Election Set for Tuesday, Nov. 4
Special to the Record Polls will be open for the municipal election in Chelsea on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are several contested races for city council and school committee in this year’s election. In…
Council to Vote on Split Tax Rate
By Adam Swift The city council is scheduled to hold its tax classification hearing and to vote on a split residential/commercial tax rate and a residential tax exemption at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 10. Traditionally, the council has approved…