Special to the Record The City of Chelsea, in partnership with GreenRoots and the Mystic Watershed Association (MyRWA), has announced it will host “Mill Creek Day,” a family-friendly community celebration taking place at Chelsea’s waterfront park, Jaime M. Hernández Park,…
MBTA Prepares for Boston’s Fourth of July Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 p.m.
Special to the Record The MBTA today announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular…
Record High Heat Wave on the Way, Pet Owners are Reminded of the Dangers
Special to the Record This week, Massachusetts will experience an intense heat wave with temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is warning pet owners about the dangers of leaving animals in hot cars. ARL’s…
Councilors Address Housing, Senior Concerns
By Adam Swift City Councilors Tanairi Garcia and Kelly Garcia introduced several motions at last week’s regular council meeting aimed at helping some of Chelsea’s most vulnerable residents. An order introduced by both councilors asked that the city manager, in…
News Brief
Third person charged in March stabbing death Wilfredo Coto Gonzalez, 17, was arraigned last Friday on one count of first-degree murder and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with the death of Eduardo Lopez on Everett…
Invasive Insect Sightings Confirmed in Chelsea
Special to the Record The Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) recently confirmed an infestation of the invasive insect known as spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula or “SLF”) in Chelsea. Members of the department’s survey team followed up on a report…
Collision Caused Hazardous Fuel Spill, Road Closures on Eastern Avenue
Early in the morning of Tuesday, June 23, Chelsea Police received a call for a motor vehicle accident in the area of 256 Eastern Avenue involving a fuel truck and a car. Responding officers discovered a black Honda sedan trapped…
Everett Selected for Statewide Bikeshare Program to Help Older Adults Ride with Confidence
The City of Everett has been selected as one of just three Massachusetts communities to participate in a new bikeshare education program designed to help adults ages 50 and older build confidence using bicycles and local bikeshare services. Made possible…
Chelsea to Host “Fiesta Fútbol & Freedom” in Honor of America’s 250th Birthday
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the City of Chelsea will host Fiesta Fútbol & Freedom, a free Independence Day themed FIFA World Cup watch party featuring Revolutionary War reenactments, a fife and drum corps, water activities, and a live…
GreenRoots, Mass Audubon, TND Celebrate Acquisition of Forbes Site
By Adam Swift GreenRoots, Mass Audubon, and The Neighborhood Developers celebrated the acquisition of the Forbes site at the property on Monday morning, marking a significant milestone in a collaborative effort to transform the property into a vibrant community asset.…
The Words that Changed the World 250 Years Ago
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. When the members of the…
Giovanny Zuniga Receives Community All-Star Award
Special to the Record Mystic Valley Elder Services is proud to announce that Giovanny Zuniga received the nonprofit agency’s Community All-Star Award. The awards program recognizes individuals whose efforts impact the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. Mystic…