Hines takes District 2 Council Seat, Incumbents Sweep at-large and School Committee Races
Staff Report With one exception, it was a good night for the incumbents in the municipal election on Tuesday. The lone race that saw a challenger top the incumbent on the ballot was the District 2 city council race, where…
Planning Board Votes against Recommendation for Seafood Processing Zoning Amendment
By Adam Swift The debate over potential fish processing facilities in Chelsea is not over. At a lengthy planning board meeting last week, the board voted that it would not recommend that the city council approve the zoning amendment that…
Chelsea Receives Grants through State One Stop Program
By Adam Swift Last week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $179 million for 314 grant awards to support local economic development projects in 190 communities across the state through the Community One Stop for Growth, an application portal overseen…
Chelsea PD Recognized for Maintaining State Accreditation
Special to the Record The Chelsea Police Department has successfully attained accreditation by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) during a ceremony held in Marlborough on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The department has held this prestigious status since 2010, demonstrating a…
Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing on Marginal Street
Special to the Record The Chelsea Fire Department responded to an incident involving an emergency landing of a helicopter on Marginal Street in Chelsea on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 28. The helicopter, operated by NBC Boston, experienced mechanical problems…
Chelsea Public Schools Expands PK–12 Mental Health and Social-Emotional Supports
Special to the Record Through new partnerships that will provide individualized school-based therapy for students, Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) continues to demonstrate its deep commitment to the whole-child approach, ensuring that every student (PK-12) has access to high-quality social, emotional,…
City Officials Announces Food Drive to Support Residents Impacted by SNAP Disruption
Special to the Record In response to the potential disruption of SNAP benefits for nearly 10,000 Chelsea residents right before the holiday season, the City of Chelsea will run a month-long “Chelsea Eats Food Drive” at City Hall from November…
DiDomenico Pushes his Legislation to Expand Childcare Access
Special to the Record Senator DiDomenico recently spoke at a State House advocacy day for his bill, S.341, An Act expanding access to family, friend and neighbor-provided childcare. There is a high demand for childcare in our state, but many parents…
Chelsea Announces Annual Santa Parade, Holiday Market & Tree Lighting Celebration
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea invites residents and visitors to celebrate the start of the holiday season on Saturday, December 6, with a full day of festive activities that include Chelsea’s Annual Santa Parade, Holiday Market, and…
Chelsea’s Veterans Day Closures and Ceremony
Special to the Record In observance of Veterans Day, all Chelsea municipal buildings, apart from public safety buildings, will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Trash and recycling will not be collected on the holiday, resulting in a one-day…
Freedom Trail Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Historic Ride
Boston continues to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride, a momentous event in American history that alerted colonists to British plans and ignited the Revolutionary War. In honor of this milestone, on Thursday, November 13 at 7 pm,…