City councilors want to look at ways the city can hold landlords of larger developments responsible for snow removal. At Monday night’s meeting, Council Vice President Norieliz DeJesus introduced a motion asking that the city manager work with relevant departments…
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Maltez touts the ‘Chelsea Way’ in State of the City address
The city of Chelsea has faced a number of challenges over the past year, but the state of the city remains strong, City Manager Fidel Maltez said on Monday night. Maltez delivered the annual State of the City address in…
Chelsea Black Community celebrates 100 years of Black History Month
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…
HR presentation highlights school diversity hiring
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta and the district administration have emphasized hiring a diverse workforce for the schools over the past half-dozen years. At last week’s school committee meeting, human resources Director Christine Lee highlighted the school department’s diversity…
Garcia, Sousa bill to designate domestic workers’ rights day passes house unanimously
The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation co-filed by Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) and Representative Priscila Sousa (D-Framingham) to formally designate June 16th as Domestic Workers’ Rights Day across the Commonwealth. The bill, H.3417, recognizes the essential contributions of…
City of Chelsea Email Notification ENotify Tool Supports Transparency and Civic Engagement
As part of Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez’s ongoing efforts to increase transparency and encourage civic engagement, the City is raising awareness of a tool on its website called “ENotify.” This feature allows residents to receive email and/or text message…
Chelsea Municipal Buildings Closed February 16 for Presidents’ Day
All Chelsea municipal buildings including City Hall, the Chelsea Senior Center, and the Chelsea Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Municipal buildings will resume normal operational hours on Tuesday, February 17.…
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…