Members of Charter Review Committee Announced
By Adam Swift A nine-member Charter Review Committee will soon begin work on reviewing the city charter and recommending any changes for approval to the city council. Last week, City Council President Roberto Jimenez-Rivera announced the members of the charter…
Police Benevolent Association Calls into Question Chelsea Dispatch Center Staffing
By Adam Swift The New England Police Benevolent Association issued a letter Monday sharing what the organization said are deep concerns by the City of Chelsea’s decision to make three dispatchers the standard staffing model while limiting the fourth dispatch…
Chelsea Firefighters Assist with Delivery of Baby Girl Inside CANA Tunnels in Charlestown
Special to the Record After expectant parents attempting to reach a Boston hospital became stuck in heavy gridlock traffic in Charlestown’s CANA Tunnels on the morning of Tuesday, July 21, Chelsea’s Engine 4 firefighters assisted with delivery of a healthy…
City of Chelsea Partners with La Colaborativa to Provide Free Field Trips for Teens: “Beyond Chelsea”
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea is excited to announce its Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department is partnering with La Colaborativa to run a free youth-led field trip program called “Beyond Chelsea” for Chelsea teens. The program, which…
Maltez Seeks Residents to Fill Vacancies on Conservation Commission
Special to the Record Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez is seeking two residents to serve on the Chelsea Conservation Commission. A five-member board, the Conservation Commission protects, promotes and enhances the quality of the natural resources within the City, especially…
Governor urges Congress to Pass Legislation Extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
Special to the Record On Monday, Governor Maura Healey urged the U.S. Senate to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which has already been passed by the House of Representatives. Local congressional and business leaders voiced support…
DiDomenico Secures $5 Million and Key Legislative Wins in Senate Economic Development Bill
Special to the Record Senator Sal DiDomenico secured language in the Senate Economic Development bill for several of his key policy priorities, and he brought $5 million in bond authorizations for local infrastructure projects in the district. The economic development…
City of Chelsea Invites Pre-eligibility Forms for Grants Supporting Housing, Open Space, and Historic Preservation
Special to the Record The Chelsea Department of Housing & Community Development has announced its accepting pre-eligibility forms for two grant programs administered by Chelsea Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (AHTFB) and Community Preservation Committee (CPC), with eligibility forms due…
DiDomenico Welcomes Sales Tax-free Weekend
Special to the Record Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature set Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 as the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday. During the holiday, the state’s 6.25 percent sales…
Roca’s Chelsea and Lynn Young Women’s Programs Celebrate Graduates Achieving Programmatic and Educational Milestones
Special to the Record On Wednesday, July 22, Roca hosted a graduation celebration to celebrate participants from the Chelsea and Lynn Women’s Programs who achieved major programmatic and educational milestones. This year, 26 young women from Roca’s Chelsea and Lynn…
Commissioner Rejects Proposed Rate Increase from Fallon Community Health Plan
Special to the Independent Governor Maura Healey announced that the Division of Insurance has negotiated down proposed rate increases from seven health insurers, saving Massachusetts residents and businesses a projected $72 million in health care premiums for 2027. The Division…