Chelsea Pa’Lante, Chelsea Onward – the city’s comprehensive master plan – is moving into its second phase. City Manager Fidel Maltez updated the city council on the long-awaited master plan this week. Chelsea Pa’Lante represents the first comprehensive master planning…
Chelsea FirefighterEuclides Barahonareceives Medal of Valor
Chelsea Firefighter Euclides Barahona was awarded the Medal of Valor today as Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Public Safety & Security Secretary Gina K. Kwon, and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine honored 170 firefighters from across the…
Witch Craft: Chelsea native Andrea Catalano shines in the spotlight of writing her first novel
Chelsea native Andrea Catalano is celebrating the success of publishing her first book, “The First Witch of Boston,” a historical novel that focuses on the story of Margaret Jones, the first woman in the Massachusetts Bay Colony to be tried…
Chelsea superintendent honored for commitment to reading success
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta was recently named the first-ever recipient of the Torchbearer Award for her exceptional commitment to ensuring reading success for all students, particularly the diverse multilanguage learner (MLL) population in Chelsea by Ignite Reading. Ignite…
Report highlights new sports department’s achievements
The work of Athletic and Sports Tourism Director Charlie Giuffrida has exceeded expectations and delivered upon the city council’s vision of the position, according to City Manager Fidel Maltez. This week, Maltez shared the annual report developed by Giuffrida to…
No council vote on fish processing buffer zone amendment
A proposed zoning amendment to create a 300-foot buffer zone between seafood processing and packaging facilities and residential uses will not be moving forward this year. District 7 Councilor Manuel Teshe introduced the motion earlier this year following the debate…
Report highlights new sports department’s achievements
The work of Athletic and Sports Tourism Director Charlie Giuffrida has exceeded expectations and delivered upon the city council’s vision of the position, according to City Manager Fidel Maltez. This week, Maltez shared the annual report developed by Giuffrida to…
Brown maintains victory in recount
A recount of the District 8 City Council race last week confirmed that incumbent Councilor Calvin T. Brown won the contest by six votes. The initial count from the Nov. 4 municipal election had Brown defeating challenger Marceza Kotoni by…
City to host CPC open house
The City of Chelsea Community Preservation Committee (CPC) invites the community to its 2nd Annual interactive Open House – a catered event where residents can help guide the future use of Chelsea’s Community Preservation Act funds (CPA). Join the Committee…
Maltez touts success of Chelsea electricity aggregation program
The city’s community electricity aggregation program, Chelsea Electricity Choice, continues to deliver exceptional value for the city’s residents and small businesses, according to Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez. “Since the launch of Chelsea Electricity Choice in June 2024, the program…
A Message from City Manager Fidel Maltez
City Manager Fidel Maltez has placed an emphasis on communicating with residents since he took office. Earlier this week, Maltez recorded the latest in his series of public outreach videos to air on Chelsea Community TV. The text of his…
City of Chelsea to begin charging for curbside collection of mattresses and box springs
The City of Chelsea will begin charging its trash customers for curbside collection of mattresses and box springs beginning February 1, 2026. The City’s trash customers will be charged $25 per mattress/box spring — fees that are low compared to…