Congregation Agudath Sholom of Chelsea/Walnut Street Synagogue has received a grant of from Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, through its Creative Experiences Program to help fund Chelsea’s Transition from Little Jerusalem to a Multicultural Melting Pot, a program with…
Chelsea secures over $6 million in state economic development grants
Last week, Governor Maura Healey announced $330 million for 403 local economic development and housing projects in 207 communities across Massachusetts through the Community One Stop for Growth. The City of Chelsea benefitted from $6.3 million in grants for five…
Two more reasons to get a flu shot
‘Tis the season for respiratory illnesses — the flu, COVID, and RSV — for which vaccinations offer the best line of defense for the vast majority of individuals. In addition to the protections that vaccines provide for these diseases, studies…
Early voting underway Saturday in Chelsea
Early voting for registered voters in Chelsea begins this Saturday, Oct. 17. This year’s state election is highlighted by races for governor and U.S. Senate, as well as a number of statewide and district races down the ballot. In addition,…
New police officers sworn in
Chelsea Firefighters undergo 4-day emergency vehicle operations training for urban environments
Chelsea firefighters completed a four-day Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) from September 1 to September 4, equipping them to operate fire apparatus safely throughout the city’s congested, urban streets and unpredictable traffic. The course was taught by Saugus-based Northeast EVOC,…
Chelsea City Manager looks to streamline inclusionary zoning application process
The City of Chelsea is looking to simplify and improve the administration of its inclusionary zoning program through a centralized process, according to the city manager. “We are partnering with the Chelsea Housing Authority to manage the waitlist, certification, and…
Chelsea City Manager provides update on Market Basket, MBTA quiet zone
Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez provided an update on two ongoing requests from the city council this week. In response to a council query, Maltez provided a brief update on the potential development plans for the Market Basket property in…
School district highlights positive progress in MCAS results
Chelsea Public Schools made “substantial progress toward targets” from the 2026 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) based on recent data released by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). DESE classified the Chelsea public schools as “not requiring…
‘Chelsea Then And Now’ was a tremendous event
It was a spectacular forum worthy of Chelsea’s four City Managers – Guy Santagate, Jay Ash, and Tom Ambrosino, and Fidel Maltez – who served Chelsea with so much distinction during the past 35 years – and in Mr. Maltez’s…
What a 32-hour workweek means to Boston residents
Boston residents seem enthusiastic about the idea of a national 32-hour workweek reintroduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Mark Takano of California, but expressed concern about how it would be implemented. Residents from Fenway, downtown and Jamaica…
Harbor Towers cuts ribbon on $20M flood barrier project
Mayor Michelle Wu joined residents of Harbor Towers Condominiums on Wednesday by cutting the ribbon on the downtown waterfront property’s $20 million flood-resistance project that includes deployable barriers. The ribbon-cutting was part of Deployables Day, a citywide gathering that highlights…