By Adam Swift The proposed battery energy storage facility on Eastern Avenue will not have to go before the planning board for another public hearing on a change to its site plan. At last week’s regular meeting, the planning board…
CPS Chief of Staff Dr. Aaron T. Jennings receives Black Excellence on the Hill Honor
Special to the Record Chelsea Public Schools Chief of Staff Dr. Aaron T. Jennings was honored at the State House on Friday, February 27, as a recipient of the Black Excellence on the Hill award. This honor, bestowed by the…
Chelsea Cultural Council awards nearly $40,000 to fuel cultural, educational, and artistic activities
Special to the Record After an extremely competitive application process, the Chelsea Cultural Council has announced it will distribute nearly $40,000 in Local Cultural Council grants to 15 local organizations and individuals to help fund vital cultural, educational, and artistic…
Johns Hopkins study shows positive results for first grade reading program
Special to the Record A virtual-tutor reading program has helped almost 300 Chelsea first graders in their quest to achieve and maintain reading proficiency. The results of a recent study from Johns Hopkins University that the Chelsea schools took part…
Officer Rossetti retires from Police Department
Special to the Record The Chelsea Police Department recently announced the retirement of Officer Richard Rossetti, effective Friday, Feb. 27, after more than three decades of dedicated public service to the City of Chelsea. Officer Rossetti began his service with…
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Residents Can Purchase Discounted Rain Barrels through City of Chelsea Partnership The City of Chelsea is offering residents the opportunity to purchase discounted rain barrels through its partner, The Great American Rain Barrel (TGARB). The cost of the barrels range…
City looks to ways to honor Corea and Ruiz
By Adam Swift Chelsea is looking at ways to honor two of its most famous and accomplished residents: former heavyweight boxing champion John Ruiz and jazz legend and 29-time Grammy winner Chick Corea. Previously, District 6 City Councilor Giovanni Recupero…
Chelsea Selected for MassDevelopment’s Economic Development Accelerator Program
Special to the Record MassDevelopment, which finances and supports economic development projects across Massachusetts, has selected Chelsea as one of six Gateway Cities to participate in its Transformative Development Initiative (TDI). The competitive program is designed to accelerate economic growth…
Councilors Debate Potential New Fire Station Sites
By Adam Swift Several city councilors questioned the potential location of a new fire station on Admirals Hill at Monday night’s meeting. District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero introduced a motion last year asking for the city manager to look into…
Celebration of Life for Charlie Moore set for March 15 at Revere Elks Lodge
There will be a Celebration of Life for former Chelsea High School baseball star Charles “Charlie” Moore on Sunday, March 15, from 2-6 p.m., at the Revere Lodge of Elks, 198 Shirley Ave., Revere. Following is a message from Mrs.…
Council Considers Efforts to Monitor City Funds for Nonprofits
By Adam Swift Several city councilors responded to City Manager Fidel Maltez’s efforts to increase transparency for the use of city funds by nonprofits and other organizations at Monday night’s meeting. Last month, Council Vice President Norieliz DeJesus introduced a…
City Council Honors CBC Trailblazers
By Adam Swift The city council honored the five Chelsea Black History Month Trailblazers at Monday night’s meeting. The Trailblazers were officially presented with the certificates at the Chelsea Black Community event last week. In addition to praising the five…