Special to the Record The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is celebrating another year of its Community Summer Jobs Program, supporting thousands of local students through partnerships with community organizations. This year, 29 organizations are receiving grants for nearly 300 seasonal…
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Governor Healey Honors Chelsea for Receiving The 2026 All-America City Award
Members of Charter Review Committee Announced
By Adam Swift A nine-member Charter Review Committee will soon begin work on reviewing the city charter and recommending any changes for approval to the city council. Last week, City Council President Roberto Jimenez-Rivera announced the members of the charter…
Police Benevolent Association Calls into Question Chelsea Dispatch Center Staffing
By Adam Swift The New England Police Benevolent Association issued a letter Monday sharing what the organization said are deep concerns by the City of Chelsea’s decision to make three dispatchers the standard staffing model while limiting the fourth dispatch…
Chelsea Firefighters Assist with Delivery of Baby Girl Inside CANA Tunnels in Charlestown
Special to the Record After expectant parents attempting to reach a Boston hospital became stuck in heavy gridlock traffic in Charlestown’s CANA Tunnels on the morning of Tuesday, July 21, Chelsea’s Engine 4 firefighters assisted with delivery of a healthy…
City of Chelsea Partners with La Colaborativa to Provide Free Field Trips for Teens: “Beyond Chelsea”
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea is excited to announce its Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department is partnering with La Colaborativa to run a free youth-led field trip program called “Beyond Chelsea” for Chelsea teens. The program, which…
Maltez Seeks Residents to Fill Vacancies on Conservation Commission
Special to the Record Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez is seeking two residents to serve on the Chelsea Conservation Commission. A five-member board, the Conservation Commission protects, promotes and enhances the quality of the natural resources within the City, especially…
Governor urges Congress to Pass Legislation Extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
Special to the Record On Monday, Governor Maura Healey urged the U.S. Senate to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which has already been passed by the House of Representatives. Local congressional and business leaders voiced support…
DiDomenico Secures $5 Million and Key Legislative Wins in Senate Economic Development Bill
Special to the Record Senator Sal DiDomenico secured language in the Senate Economic Development bill for several of his key policy priorities, and he brought $5 million in bond authorizations for local infrastructure projects in the district. The economic development…
City of Chelsea Invites Pre-eligibility Forms for Grants Supporting Housing, Open Space, and Historic Preservation
Special to the Record The Chelsea Department of Housing & Community Development has announced its accepting pre-eligibility forms for two grant programs administered by Chelsea Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (AHTFB) and Community Preservation Committee (CPC), with eligibility forms due…