By Adam Swift The city’s Community Preservation Committee is recommending six projects be funded through the Community Preservation Fund in its latest cycle, including a proposal for the first new bronze statue Chelsea has seen in decades. The council moved…
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Massport joins Industry Panel on Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) continues to advance its commitment to reducing aviation emissions and supporting the industry’s transition to lower-carbon flight, with a strong focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a critical pathway. As part of this effort,…
MBTA Unveils First Systemwide Resilience Roadmap to Strengthen Transit Network against Climate Impacts, Improve Reliability
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today released its first-ever systemwide Resilience Roadmap, a comprehensive plan to strengthen transit infrastructure and prepare operations against the impacts of climate change and severe weather, including flooding, extreme…
Chelsea Resident Christian DeJesus Franco Selected as 2026 40 Under 40 Honoree by Boston Business Journal
Special to the Record Chelsea resident Christian DeJesus Franco, a Chelsea resident, former City Council District 1 candidate, and former Planning Board member, has been named a 2026 40 Under 40 honoree by the Boston Business Journal. The esteemed milestone…
State Revolving Fund Provides Better Rate for Major Infrastructure Project
By Adam Swift The city is getting a better deal than anticipated on a major infrastructure project at Park and Pearl streets. In March, the city council authorized borrowing of water, sewer, and general obligation bonds, in combination with other…
Governor Healey announces winners of Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge
Special to the Record Governor Maura Healey announced the winners of the Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge, a statewide competition designed to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. across Massachusetts. The administration…
Obituaries 05-07-2026
Arthur Pitts’ He was very well known for his friendly, caring, outgoing personality and his ability to make everyone laugh Arthur J. Pitts, 81 of East Boston, formerly of Chelsea, passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, on…
Council to begin FY27 budget hearings
By Adam Swift The city council is set to begin its FY27 budget subcommittee meetings on May 18, according to Council President Roberto Jimenez-Rivera. On Monday night, City Manager Fidel Maltez officially presented the council with his proposed $272,378,292 operating…
Chelsea’s Vlad Link honored with key to city
By Adam Swift U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Vlad Link brought a big message to a small city on Monday night. The city council honored Link with a key to the city and a certificate of recognition for his role…
Council opens public hearing on Fitzpatrick-Prattville zoning amendment
By Adam Swift The city council opened the public hearing on the Fitzpatrick-Prattville Smart Growth Overlay District on Monday night. The proposed 40-R Smart Growth district is one of the first steps to pave the way for the public-private partnership…