Special to the Record United Way of Massachusetts Bay last week announced that La Colaborativa has been awarded a Safety Net Shelter grant to establish a day services shelter to provide case management and wraparound services through a compassionate, trauma-informed…
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Green’s Growth: Emily Green Achieves Rank of Eagle Scout
Special to the Record Emily Green, a trailblazing first-generation Costa Rican American in Chelsea, whose extraordinary journey through Scouting has been marked by resilience and determination. Emily’s family faced homelessness during her childhood, navigating through numerous shelters until finding support…
City Council Looks To Set Priorities for Current Session
The City Council is looking to head into its next two years with a set list of priorities. At a special subcommittee meeting held Tuesday, council members met to discuss those priorities for 2024-25, and came up with a list…
City Manager Makes New Staffing Hires
City Manager Fidel Maltez recently made three new hires to round out the leadership in his office. Last year, the city council approved the funding for Maltez to reorganize the city manager’s office as he began his new position. Maltez…
Boston City Council Accepts Anti-Terrorism Grant That Impacts Region
Last week, the Boston City Council voted to accept a $13.3 million anti-terrorism grant that the previous council had narrowly voted against accepting. The grant will impact surrounding communities, including Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and Winthrop, who are all part of…
People of Chelsea
The following story is one in a series from the ongoing People of Chelsea project by Darlene DeVita in collaboration with Sarah Putnam, which photographs and interviews our fellow citizens. These stories celebrate where we are now as a community…
Report Pushes for Updated Noise Data at Logan Airport
A consultant is recommending the city encourage Logan Airport to redo its noise exposure map for Chelsea using more recent data. City Manager Fidel Maltez recently met with Vianair, the company that conducted a study related to noise from airplanes…
SBP Announces 6th Cohort of Competitive Fellowship for Elected School Board Members
School Board Partners (SBP) announced its sixth and largest cohort of Fellows to join its School Board Partners National Fellowship. SBP has selected 99 individuals to participate in the competitive, one-year fellowship for diverse elected school board members. This year’s…
Super Sunday Fans Set To Wager on the Big Game This Sunday at WynnBET Sportsbook in Encore
Football fans will be making their way to Encore Boston Harbor in Everett Sunday to make a wager on the Super Bowl at the WynnBET Sportsbook located on the casino floor. The NFL’s title game, matching the defending champion Kansas…
Subcommittee Looks To Take Proactive Approach to Addressing Crime in the City
The City Council’s public safety subcommittee will be working closely with City Manager Fidel Maltez and Police Chief Keith Houghton for the foreseeable future to address youth violence and other safety concerns in Chelsea. The increased cooperation among the city’s…