By Adam Swift Local public works crews have been put to the test this winter, with the latest blow coming with a blizzard on Monday that dumped a foot-and-a-half of snow on Chelsea and featured whipping wind gusts. Crews were…
Administration to Provide a Report on Nonprofits Receiving Municipal Funds
By Adam Swift City Manager Fidel Maltez provided the city council with a blueprint for a system to evaluate measurable outcomes for agencies that obtain city funding. Earlier this month, Council Vice President Norieliz DeJesus introduced a motion asking that…
Chelsea Selected for Economic Development Accelerator
By Adam Swift Chelsea is one of six Gateway Cities in the state recently chosen by MassDevelopment to participate in its Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), a competitive program designed to accelerate economic growth within focused downtown neighborhoods or commercial districts.…
Chelsea Public Schools’ District Leaders Alpert, Cross Receive Statewide Recognitions
Special to the Record Chelsea Public Schools Coordinator of PE, Health, and Athletics Amanda Alert and Administrative Health Manager Alexandra Cross each received statewide honors in their respective fields, recognizing the exemplary support and services they provide Chelsea Public Schools…
DiDomenico Files for Re-election
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico has pulled nomination papers for his re-election to the State Senate. DiDomenico now needs to collect 300 signatures from constituents over the coming months to ensure his name will be listed on the…
City Manager Promotes Chelsea as Home of WNBA Practice Facility
By Adam Swift Last year, former Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca made a $325-million bid to purchase the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun with a potential move for the team to Boston. Since then, the sale of the team and a potential…
Start Date of Chelsea’s Street Sweeping Program Delayed by Blizzard
Special to the Record Due to the blizzard, the City of Chelsea’s annual street sweeping program will not begin as originally scheduled on Monday, March 2 as street sweeping requires dry, clear road conditions to be safe and effective. A…
City Could have Site for Admirals Hill fFire Station
By Adam Swift A new fire station could be in the works for the Admirals Hill neighborhood. Over the past several years, several city councilors, including District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero, have tasked the city administration with finding a suitable…
Parking Department Updates Schedule of Extended Hours following Blizzard
To accommodate the large number of residents who still need to submit their Residential Parking Permit applications, the Chelsea Parking Department will stay open late until 6 p.m. on the following dates: Wednesday, February 25 Thursday, February 26 Monday, March…
Chelsea Pa’Lante Fest and International Women’s Day Event to take Place in March
The City of Chelsea is excited to invite the community to two events taking place in March 2026: Chelsea Pa’Lante Fest and Chelsea’s International Women’s Day Event. The City’s second annual Chelsea Pa’Lante Fest—a citywide, family-friendly block party—will take place…
Officer Moschella Honored for Lengthy Service and Commitment
Special to the Record Last week, the Chelsea Police Department proudly honored Officer Robert Moschella in a special badge presentation ceremony. In recognition of his seniority and unwavering commitment to the community, Officer Moschella was officially issued Chelsea Police Badge…
DiDomenico Celebrates New Community Health and Nutrition Center
Special to the Record Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico attended the Greater Boston Food Bank’s official launch of The Takeda Center for Community Health and Nutrition in Boston. This Center will create greater access to nutritious and medically tailored food…