ZBA Approves Park Street Project
By Adam Swift The zoning board of appeals approved the variances for a mixed-use development with 100 residential units and seven commercial spaces on Park Street at its regular meeting last week. The developers presented a scaled back version of…
Chelsea Nonprofits Awarded Grants from Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation
By Adam Swift Two Chelsea-based nonprofits, La Colaborativa and GreenRoots, recently received grants from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation. La Colaborativa and GreenRoots each received $60,000 to continue the Racial Justice in Health program that supports statewide…
Young Artists with Welcoming Messages
Special to the Record A new art exhibit is now on display at Chelsea City Hall, open to the public during regular building hours. Titled “Everyone is Welcome,” the gallery features welcome signs created by third-grade students from the Frank…
ZBA Opens Hearing on Winnisimmet Street Condo Project
By Adam Swift Nearby residents raised traffic and health concerns regarding a proposed 34-unit residential condominium development on Winnisimmet and Pembroke streets during a public hearing before the zoning board of appeals last week. Project attorney Anthony Rossi said he…
Community Mourns the Loss of Candlepin Bowling Great Richie “Hawk” Halas
By Cary Shuman It was a title he never sought or pursued, but everyone in Chelsea knows that Richie “Hawk” Halas will always reign as the greatest candlepin bowler in the history of the city. “Max Valentin was tremendous,” as…
Chelsea Releases Independent Audit Confirming Strong Fiscal Management, Health, and Growth
Special to the Record Chelsea has released an independent financial audit report that showcases the city’s strong financial management and track record of making smart investments, according to the city manager’s office. The Annual Independent Financial Audit report for Fiscal…
Local Students in the News
DMACC graduation More than 2,000 students graduated from the Spring Semester from Des Moines Area Community College’s (DMACC’s) Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban and West Campuses. Those recognized included: –David Palencia, Homeland Security, Chelsea DMACC (Des Moines Area Community…
Inspired by Local Parents, City of Chelsea, Partners to Host First Citywide Learning Differences Day
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea is partnering with several local organizations including Healthy Chelsea’s Early Childhood Initiative to host Chelsea’s first citywide Learning Differences Day (LDD) – a day of fun for children with learning disabilities of…
DiDomenico Secures $400,000 for Pediatric Palliative Care for Children
Special to the Record Senator DiDomenico successfully pushed through an amendment in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for an additional $400,000 in funding for the Pediatric Palliative Care program. The state’s Pediatric Palliative Care Network (PPCN) provides invaluable comprehensive care…
Chelsea Selected to Participate in MassCEC Program to Expand EV Charging Solutions Across the City
The three-time All-America City of Chelsea Massachusetts – a city of champions, a city of hope – has been selected to participate in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s (MassCEC) On-Street Charging Solutions Program, a state-funded initiative to expand access to…
DiDomenico Supports Girls’ Physical, Mental Health with $50,000 for Girls on the Run Greater Boston
Special to the Record Girls on the Run (GOTR) Greater Boston is thanking State Senator Sal DiDomenico of Everett, who secured $50,000 in the state’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget to support social-emotional learning and empowerment programming for girls in grades…