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…
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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…
Local leaders visit center to learn about severe flooding threats
Special to the Record State legislators visited the New England Produce Center in Chelsea last Friday to learn more about increasingly severe flooding that threatens the food supply for more than nine million people in New England and beyond. The…
Chelsea’s World-Class Athlete
Hillary Paul Metcalf will represent the USA in international field hockey tourney By Cary Shuman Hillary Paul Metcalf was an All-State field hockey player and two-time state champion at Concord (N.H.) High School and an All-American at Stevens Institute of…
City extends deadline to submit art for Memorial Day Exhibition
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea has extended the deadline for submitting art for a group Memorial Day Exhibition. Artists now have until Monday, May 4, at 11:59 p.m. to submit any wall-displayable art that honors fallen veterans…
News Briefs
Nominations Open for 2026 All Chelsea Awards The City of Chelsea is now accepting nominations for its annual 2026 All Chelsea Awards that honor outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made exceptional contributions to the Chelsea community. Chelsea residents…