Category: News
Chelsea Wins All-America City Award for Second Consecutive Year
By Cary Shuman The tension in the Colorado Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt in Denver Sunday night had reached a breaking point. City Manager Fidel Maltez, Deputy City Manager Devon Fields, and the Chelsea contingent sat nervously in the middle…
Chelsea’s Most Valuable Player
City Manager Fidel Maltez was in demand and in command in Denver By Cary Shuman Fidel Maltez’s speech about immigration during a “Festival of Ideas” forum was so epic that people young and old approached him to express their gratitude…
City Buildings Close July 3 for Independence Day
Special to the Record Chelsea City Hall, the Chelsea Senior Center, and the Chelsea Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. In addition, the Library will be closed on…
Garcia Honors Tracy Nowicki as 2026 Commonwealth Heroine
Special to the Record State Representative Judith Garcia proudly honored Tracy Nowicki of Chelsea as the 2026 Commonwealth Heroine for the 11th Suffolk District during the annual Commonwealth Heroines ceremony at the Massachusetts State House. The award, presented in partnership…
Council Approves Smart Growth Zoning District for Fitzpatrick-Prattville
By Adam Swift The city council approved a smart growth overlay zoning district for the Fitzpatrick-Prattville neighborhood last week. The zoning district approval helps set the stage for a public-private development between the Chelsea Housing Authority and the Corcoran companies.…
Chelsea Guidance Counselor Cora Honored at 2026 Latino Educators Shine Awards
Special to the Record State Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) is proud to recognize Carlos Cora, a school counselor at Chelsea High School, who was honored at the 2026 Latino Educators Shine Awards hosted by Latinos for Education following her nomination.…
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Deputy City Manager Fields helps Chelsea wins All-America City Award By Cary Shuman Devon Fields remembers her first introduction to the city of Chelsea. Fields had been crowned Miss Teen Massachusetts and was invited to perform at Chelsea Day in…
City of Chelsea and Partners to Host “Mill Creek Day” Celebrating Restoration Projects, Wildlife, Community
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea, in partnership with GreenRoots and the Mystic Watershed Association (MyRWA), has announced it will host “Mill Creek Day,” a family-friendly community celebration taking place at Chelsea’s waterfront park, Jaime M. Hernández Park,…
MBTA Prepares for Boston’s Fourth of July Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 p.m.
Special to the Record The MBTA today announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular…