City Manager Fidel Maltez is requesting that the city council formally accept $500,000 in Community Health Impact Funds from Mass General Hospital, as part of its Determination of Need (DoN) process through Mass General Brigham. At its meeting last week,…
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School counselor Rachael Whitney receives November’s Name, Strength and Story Award
During the regular meeting of the Chelsea School Committee last week, Chelsea High School staff member Rachael Whitney received a Name, Strength and Story Award in recognition for her dedication to the students of Chelsea High School in her role…
Chelsea Fire Department urges residents to take Lithium-Ion battery safety seriously
The Chelsea Fire Department urges all residents to take lithium-ion battery safety seriously. These batteries power many of the devices we use every day, including electric bicycles, scooters, power tools, cell phones, laptops, and other rechargeable equipment. While these devices…
School Committee resolution opposes charter school expansion
The Chelsea School Committee unanimously supported a resolution opposing the expansion of the Pioneer Charter School of Science in Everett at its regular meeting last week. The charter school, which accepts students from Chelsea, is looking to expand by 440…
Chelsea to continue alternate side parking during snow emergencies this winter
The City of Chelsea will continue to enforce its alternate side parking during snow emergencies policy for the 2026-2027 winter season, continuing a pilot program to determine whether it will become permanent in Chelsea. Alternate side parking during a snow…
Chelsea Winter Farmers Market returns Nov. 18
Organized by the City of Chelsea, the Farmers Market is back for the Winter season! Every 3rd Wednesday, 2-6PM, from November 2026 – March 2027, come on down to Chelsea Square to shop locally grown produce, find unique gifts while…
Council seeking input on city manager evaluation
The City of Chelsea City Council Evaluation Committee has formally announced the commencement of the annual performance evaluation for City Manager Fidel Maltez. As part of a continued commitment to civic transparency, accountability, and collaborative governance, the City Council is…
The Art of Banksy brings original works by the world’s most famous street artist to Boston
The Art of Banksy, the world’s largest exhibition of original and authenticated works by the internationally renowned and famously anonymous street artist, is coming to Boston’s Saunders Castle at Park Plaza on November 19, 2026. Featuring over 150 works drawn…
City to begin work on centralized inclusionary housing lottery system
Chelsea city administrators are working closely with the Chelsea Housing Authority to establish a centralized, citywide waitlist and application process for inclusionary zoning units. The effort comes following a unanimously approved motion by Councilor-at-Large Kelly Garcia earlier this fall to…
Gov. Healey and community leaders join the GBFB’s Chain of Giving amid record hunger
Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other state, local and community leaders joined The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) on Thursday for its annual Chain of Giving, a tradition that raises awareness about hunger…