Affordable housing is at a premium in Chelsea and across the state, and city leaders are taking a unique approach to help provide more affordable units. Last week, following a series of renovations, city officials cut the ribbon on the…
Incumbent U.S. Senator Ed Markey had a big showing in Chelsea, as he held off a challenge from North Shore Congressman Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s state primary election. Statewide, Markey outpaced Moulton by about 30 percentage points. In Chelsea, Markey…
The fire department responded early morning on August 26, to a Level 1 hazardous materials incident involving a tractor-trailer transporting approximately 10,000 gallons of Jet A aviation fuel. At approximately 4:40 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to the area of 324…
In observance of Labor Day, the following Chelsea municipal buildings will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026: City Hall, the Senior Center, and the Chelsea Public Library. Public safety buildings will continue to operate. Trash and recycling collection for…
WalMart still has some work to do to gain the favor of the planning board for a proposed distribution center at 121 Webster Ave. WalMart was before the planning board last week for a special permit recommendation and site plan…
Do you want to be a part of making your city greener, cleaner, and healthier? The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) is raising awareness about multiple programs offering free trees to plant on your property this fall: Greening the Gateway…
As students arrived to Chelsea High School on August 31, they were greeted by members of Chelsea Uniting Against the War (CUAW) with fliers about their right to opt out and deny their contact information to military recruiters. In 2003…
After nearly two years of planning, research, community conversations, and surveys, Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez is proud to announce that “Chelsea ¡Pa’Lante, Onward!”—the City’s first comprehensive master plan in more than 50 years—has been drafted by planning consultants Utile.…
On Friday, August 28, the Chelsea Police Department celebrated the last official shift and retirement of Officer Bernard Grayson after nearly 41 years of dedicated service to the Chelsea Police Department and the City of Chelsea. “Officer Grayson’s career is…
Friday, August 28 marked Officer Darien Lavino’s last day with the Chelsea Police Department as she begins an exciting new chapter in her career with the Trial Court Probation Department. “Although she is leaving our agency, she will continue serving…