By Adam Swift School district attendance rates held steady in April, and the high school drop-out rate saw a slight decline over the same time period from last year. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tamara Blake-Canty provided the school committee…
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Garcia Secures Major Investments for Chelsea in FY27 House Budget
Special to the Record Recently the Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state budget, a $63.4 billion spending plan that delivers major investments in education, transportation, health care, housing, and local communities across the Commonwealth.…
Pressley Delivers for Roca Managing Trauma in Corrections Program
Special to the Record Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) visited Chelsea to celebrate the $922,000 in federal community project funding she delivered for Roca, Inc’s “Managing Trauma in Corrections” program. The federal dollars secured by the Congresswoman, which passed under a…
Chelsea Police Participates in Regional Waterway Spill Response Training
Special to the Record On Thursday, May 7, members of the Chelsea Police Department participated in a multi-agency hazardous materials response exercise alongside Chelsea Firefighters Local 937, the United States Coast Guard Sector Boston, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Everett…
Chelsea Receives $175,000 from Healey-Driscoll Administration to host 2026 FIFA World Cup “Watch Parties” in Chelsea Square
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea has been awarded a $175,000 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration through the Massachusetts Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant Program to host Fiesta de Fútbol, a series of 2026 FIFA World Cup…
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City Announces May 31 Deadline to Submit Nominations for 2026 All Chelsea Awards The deadline to submit nominations for the City of Chelsea’s annual 2026 All Chelsea Awards is Sunday, May 31. The awards honor outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses…
Barrett Planning Group Partners with Chelsea on Community Preservation Plan Update
Special to the Record Barrett Planning Group, a planning and community development firm providing strategic, community-focused solutions across New England, is working with the City of Chelsea’s Housing & Community Development Department to update to the City’s Community Preservation Committee…
CHS Student Sara Quintanilla Umana, Extended Learning Department Staff Receive Name, Strength and Story Awards
Special to the Record In a special ceremony, Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) recognized Chelsea High School senior Sara Quintanilla Umana, CPS educators in the Extended Learning Department, as well as community partners who contribute to CPS’ robust extended learning programming…
Comprehensive Immigration Bill ‘PROTECT Act’ Passes the Senate, with Equal Protection and due Process Initiatives Filed by Edwards
Special to the Record Senator Lydia Edwards joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment — the PROTECT Act (S.3072) — landmark legislation designed to safeguard and…
BU Professor Presenting at Beat the Heat Workshop
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea recently announced Boston University (BU) Professor and Doctor of Science Madeleine Scammell will join the lineup of presenters at its Beat the Heat Workshop happening on May 19, from 5-7 p.m., in…