City to Consider Zoning Overlay District for Market Basket Area
By Adam Swift There was a major focus on zoning and development set to go for this week’s city council meeting. The regular Monday night meeting was moved to Wednesday because of the winter storm that hit the region. In…
New Snow Parking ban Procedure in Effect for Major Storm
By Adam Swift The city of Chelsea got a big workout for the implementation of its new snow parking ban procedures. Nearly two feet of snow fell over the region from Sunday into Monday, and Chelsea’s snow parking ban extended…
Historic Garden Cemetery Reopens in Chelsea following Extensive Renovations, Shawmut St. Returns to Two-way
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea has completed phase 4 of its renovation project aimed at preserving and modernizing the community’s Garden Cemetery and is pleased to announce it’s once again open to the public as of January…
Maltez Provides Update on Master Plan, Fire Safety in Latest Monthly Message
Special to the Record Hello Residents of Chelsea! Welcome to Our Community! My name is Fidel Maltez and it is my honor to serve as your City Manager. I can’t believe it’s been a year since Chelsea residents voted on…
Smart growth Overlay district Proposed for Prattville
By Adam Swift City Manager Fidel Maltez is requesting a city council subcommittee to discuss a smart growth overlay district proposed for Prattville. The council’s scheduled regular meeting for Monday night was moved to Wednesday due to the winter storm…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Honors 63 Schools of Recognition, Including Hooks Elementary
Special to the Record Last week, Massachusetts education officials honored 63 Schools of Recognition during a ceremony at the State House, including the Hooks Elementary School in Chelsea. The schools that were recognized included 55 Schools of Recognition identified through the…
National Grid Offers Safety Reminders for Clearing Snow at Your Home or Business
Special to the Records National Grid reminds its customers to exercise caution near the energy equipment outside of their homes as they clear snow left behind from Winter Storm Fern. Over a foot of snow has fallen across our Massachusetts…
Massport Releases Draft 2025 Strategic Plan; Public Input will help Shape the Authority’s Vision for the Next Decade
Special to the Record The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the release of its draft Strategic Plan and is seeking public comment to help shape Massport’s path forward. The Plan builds on Massport’s strengths and a decade of progress,…
‘I miss my cousin, my brother, my friend’
Christopher Baker pays tribute to the late Patrick Pelosi in beautifully composed eulogy (Christopher Baker spoke at the Funeral Mass for Patrick J. Pelosi on January 13 at Our Lady of Grace Church. Mr. Pelosi entered eternal rest Jan. 9…
Chelsea High School Students take the Stage at Disney World for Historic First Performance
Special to the Record The Chelsea High School (CHS) Jazz Band and Cantare are heading to the world’s most magical stage, Disney World, this spring. This marks the first time in Chelsea High School history that the Performing Arts program…
Residents Now able to Apply for Home Heating and Energy Assistance
Special to the Record The Massachusetts’ home energy assistance program (HEAP) is a free resource to help eligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills. Homeowners and renters, including households whose cost of heat is included in the rent,…