Planning board recommends approval of West Chelsea overlay district By Adam Swift Following a public hearing last week, the planning board recommended approval of the West Chelsea Mixed-Use Overlay District to the city council. In addition to recommending the overlay…
Inclusionary zoning policy referred to full council
By Adam Swift The city council is moving along efforts to revise Chelsea’s Inclusionary Zoning bylaw, although there is still room and time for more discussion from the council, city officials, residents, and other community stakeholders. At a special meeting…
Over 350 students perform at the Chelsea Public Schools District Concert
Special to the Record On Thursday, April 16, hundreds of Chelsea Public Schools students in elementary, middle and high school played in CPS’ District Concert in front of hundreds of family and friends inside a near-capacity Williams School Gymnasium. Over…
Chelsea Residents Place Top 4 in State Finals
Pioneer Charter School of Science II students Yurie Lee and Nina Lee, of Chelsea, created a Chelsea-focused history project that has recently gained statewide recognition. The sisters represented Chelsea at the Massachusetts History Day State Finals recently, where their research…
Chelsea’s shining celebrity Vlad Link heralded for his role in historic Artemis II space mission
By Cary Shuman It is 8 o’clock on a Thursday morning and television and print reporters are ready to participate in a media roundtable with Vlad Link, of Chelsea, Massachusetts, the U.S. Navy sailor who supported the Artemis II crew…
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Local Legislators And Community Partners To Host Free ‘Cena And Sealing’ Event State Senator Lydia Edwards, State Representative Adrian Madaro and Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta-Zapata have partnered with Big Hope, North Suffolk Community Services, Greater Boston Legal Services, Mainiero…
Peaceful resolution to incident at 90 Chestnut Street
A man police said was armed with two knives made threats toward a school bus on Tuesday morning, according to police. At approximately 8 a.m. Tuesday, Chelsea Police officers responded to 90 Chestnut Street following a report that a resident…
Council okays school bus monitoring measure
By Adam Swift The city council accepted a state law which will allow the school department to install and operate a school bus violation detection monitoring system and enforce violations by motorists. There were some questions about the cost and…
Metro Credit Union and Members Plus Credit Union announce intent to Mmerge, powered by partnership
Special to the Record Metro Credit Union and Members Plus Credit Union have announced their intent to merge, bringing together two local, member-focused institutions in a strategic partnership designed to expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and enhance long-term value for members.…
Chelsea Army Veteran Ron Robinson and City invite artists to submit work for Memorial Day exhibition
Special to the Record Chelsea-based United States Army Veteran Ron Robinson and the City of Chelsea invite artists to submit work for a group art exhibition in recognition of Memorial Day. The exhibit, which will be on view in Chelsea…
Lawmakers urge support for older adults at Mystic Valley Elder Services
Special to the Record Mystic Valley Elder Services (Mystic Valley) convened state legislators and community leaders on March 31 for a powerful Legislative Breakfast highlighting the importance of programs for older adults and people with disabilities. CEO Lisa Gurgone underscored…
DiDomenico hosts community safety grants event
Last week, Senator DiDomenico hosted an event with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to highlight his work to increase funding for the Shannon Community Safety Initiative and the support it provides to our communities. This critical grant program provides…