Market Basket Update
Maltez informs council about potential project plans By Adam Swift The future of the Market Basket property could include a new zoning overlay district to encourage development on the site. City Manager Fidel Maltez provided the city council with an…
Dorchester Man Charged in Chelsea Explosion
Chelsea Police, in collaboration with the Chelsea Fire Department and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, made a swift arrest following a deliberate explosion on Sunday, April 6 in the vicinity of 1016 Revere Beach Parkway.…
Rep. Judith Garcia Congratulates Chelsea on All-America City Nomination
By Record Staff State Rep. Judith Garcia said Chelsea’s selection as a finalist for the All-America City Award “is a testament to the power of unity.” “It reflects the tireless dedication of our residents, organizations, small businesses, and leaders,” said…
Groups chosen as Potential Developers of Forbes Property
By Adam Swift The saga of the abandoned Forbes property took a major turn this spring. In a letter to the city council earlier this month, City Manager Fidel Maltez stated that the receiver of the property approved a sale…
Zonta Club Donates $500 to Police Prom Dress Initiative
The Chelsea Police Department recently announced a generous $500 donation from the Zonta Club to support its “Chelsea’s PROMise,” an effort aimed at helping local students attend prom without the financial burden of buying or renting a dress. Launched by…
Community Invited to Help Create Guidelines for New Buildings in Downtown
To protect and preserve Chelsea’s historic districts in the downtown area, the Chelsea Historical Commission wants to create guidelines for how new buildings should be designed in these districts and is inviting the Chelsea community to participate in the process…
Chelsea Ward 2 to Hold Democratic Caucus to Elect Delegates and Alternates
Special to the Record Chelsea Ward 2 Democrats will be holding their Caucus on April 26, at the Chelsea Public Library. Registration starts at 9:30 am, meeting at 10 am. The purpose is to elect delegates and alternates for the…
City Manager’s Monthly Message Highlights FY26 Budget
City Manager Fidel Maltez has placed an emphasis on communicating with residents since he took office last year. Earlier this week, Maltez recorded the latest in his series of public outreach videos to air on Chelsea Community TV. The text…
ZBA Approves Modified Residential Addition on Marlboro Street
By Adam Swift The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a modified plan for an addition at 82-84 Marlboro St. at its regular meeting last week. Carolina Linares initially requested special permits and variances to add two stories for two additional…
Youth Rise Festival Set for May 3
Special to the Record On Saturday May 3, the Chelsea teen community will come together for the first annual Youth Rise Festival! A vibrant and empowering free event organized by the Chelsea Youth Commission, GreenRoots Eco, and local youth organizations…
State Awards over $20,000 in Fire Safety Grants to CFD
Special to the Record Last week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that more than 300 Massachusetts fire departments will receive over $3 million dollars in grants to support safety equipment for firefighters and life safety education for kids and older adults.…