Special to the Record Chelsea municipal buildings will be closed in observance of the holidays on December 25 and 26, 2025, and January 1 and 2, 2026 to provide City employees with time to relax, travel, and celebrate with their…
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Chelsea’s Housing & Community Development Dept. deliver testimony to Joint Committee on emergency preparedness after grant canceled Special to the Record In response to the cancellation of a federal grant, leaders of Chelsea’s Housing & Community Development Department delivered testimony…
ZBA Approves Pearl Street Apartment Addition
By Adam Swift The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances and special permits for several projects at its December meeting last week, including the addition of nine residential units to an existing commercial space at 124-126 Pearl St. In addition,…
Rep. Garcia Tapped for Early Education & Care Workforce Council
Special to the Record State Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Ronald J. Mariano to serve on the Early Education and Care Workforce Council, a statewide body established to strengthen and stabilize the early…
Renewal Period for Chelsea’s Residential Parking Program begins January 5
Special to the record The renewal period for Chelsea’s Residential Parking Program begins January 5, 2026, at midnight. The program, which has always operated as a digital system where permits are electronically linked to a vehicle’s license plate, will no…
Chelsea Joins MassCEC’s “No-Cost Service”
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) has announced the expansion of the Home Modernization Navigator pilot program, a no-cost service that helps residents improve their homes and lower their energy bills. This initiative provides personalized support for energy upgrades, electrification,…
Teen Center Eyed for Broadway
By Adam Swift The city is looking to partner with the Boys & Girls Club of Boston to bring a teen center to Chelsea. “The city acquired 440 Broadway from the Salvation Army in 2017 with the intention of revitalizing…
Change Coming to Snow Parking Bans
By Adam Swift There will be a change in how the public works department tows cars during snow emergencies once the snow starts to fall in January. Beginning on Jan. 1, only vehicles parked on the even side of each…
State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents Beware of Christmas Tree Fire Hazards
Special to the Record As the holiday season gets underway, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to select Christmas trees carefully, water them every day, and decorate them safely to reduce the risk of a fire. “A…
Grazioso Joins Massachusetts’ Leading Anti-Hunger Organization
Special to the Record Project Bread welcomes Barrett Grazioso as Chef Educator. For Chef Barrett Grazioso, food has always been more than a meal – it’s been a way to bring people together, nourish communities, and spark meaningful change. Now,…
MBTA Achieves Major Milestone with the Historic Daniels-Finegold Settlement
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), disability advocates, and original plaintiffs of a landmark accessibility lawsuit came together December 10, 2025, to celebrate a historic milestone in the ongoing effort to make public transit accessible to…
Save the Harbor is Giving out $300,000 for Free Beach Events
Special to the Record Through the Better Beaches Program, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are looking for input from community organizations, local groups, and artists to bring diverse and interesting events to…