By Adam Swift The national battle over immigration policies has taken a sizable human toll in Chelsea. Over the past month, actions by federal immigration officials in the city have made headlines across the state. Three weeks ago, three teens…
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Maltez Addresses Overnight Parking Enforcement Issues
Parking issues are never far from the forefront of city council and resident concerns. Recently, District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero filed a motion requesting that the city manager look into ways to increase overnight parking enforcement. “One of the biggest…
ZBA Continues Park Street Development Project to the June 10 Meeting
By Adam Swift With two of the bigger cases before it continued until next month, the zoning board of appeals was able to make quick work of its regular meeting last week. The proposal for a 120-unit mixed-use development on…
City Celebrates the Battle of Chelsea Creek this Saturday
Lexington and Concord get a lot of the glory when it comes to the story of American independence. But this Saturday, Chelsea gets its day in the historical sun with a festival at Port Park on Marginal Street, celebrating the…
DiDomenico Secures $750,000 in Funding for Local Education, Transportation Projects
Special to the Record Senator Sal DiDomenico joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass a $1.33 billion plan to invest in public education and transportation across the Commonwealth. The Senate’s bill directs funding to expand career and technical…
Early Trash Pick-up a Concern for Councilor
One city councilor wants to make sure that private trash haulers are aware that 2 a.m. is not the best time to be picking up trash. Earlier this month, District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero filed a motion requesting the city…
City Manager Proposes Digital Parking Permit System
City Manager Fidel Maltez is proposing a digital residential parking permit system. Maltez recently presented the proposal to the city council. “This proposal means that residents will no longer have to show a printed sticker on their vehicle,” stated Maltez.…
250th Battle of Chelsea Creek Celebrations in Full Swing
The 250th Battle of Chelsea Creek celebrations are in full swing, with a series of events bringing our community together to explore and honor this important moment in history. Our latest event held at the Williams School, Animals of the…
City to Host Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Fallen Heroes
The City of Chelsea invites residents and community members to attend the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The day will…
All Hotel Shelters Across State to Close This Summer
Special to the Times-Free Press Gov. Maura Healey announced that her administration’s plan to close all hotel shelters is six months ahead of schedule, with the remaining 32 hotels expected to close this summer. Governor Healey had previously directed all…