By Adam Swift At a special meeting last week, the planning board held an informational meeting on potential changes to the city’s inclusionary zoning ordinance. The proposed ordinance changes are still subject to a public hearing and a planning board…
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City looks at Easements to help move Flood Barrier Project Along
By Adam Swift The cities of Chelsea and Everett lost a $50 million federal grant that would have helped with the construction of the Island End River Flood Barrier, a critical infrastructure project designed to protect thousands of residents and…
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Hillside Avenue in Chelsea to Transition to One-Way May 14 The City of Chelsea has today announced Hillside Avenue will become a one-way street from Crest Avenue to Eleanor Street, effective May 14, 2026. The change follows a 2024 decision…
City Manager Addresses Early Morning Trash Hauling
By Adam Swift The city’s inspectional services department is sending reminders to private trash haulers letting them know that trash pick up is not allowed before 7 a.m. Precinct 6 City Councilor Giovanni Recupero recently filed a motion asking that…
City Announces Plans to Redesign Bellingham Hill Park, wants Public to Attend May 11 Meeting
The City of Chelsea has The City of Chelsea has announced plans to redesign Bellingham Hill Park and wants the public to attend a community meeting to provide input on the redesign on Tuesday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. at…
Chelsea Public Safety & Health Officials Invite Community to “Beat the Heat” Workshop
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea’s Emergency Management, Fire, Police, and Public Health Departments invite the community to “Beat the Heat,” a free workshop about emergency preparedness and summer safety on Tuesday, May 19, from 5 to 7…
CPC Recommends Funding for Six City Projects
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…
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…