Month: January 2021
Long-Awaited
State Budget proposal includes huge boost for Chelsea Schools The State Budget proposal from Gov. Charlie Baker allows a celebration put on pause at the Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) to erupt once more as the proposal, revealed Wednesday morning, advances…
CHA staff nearly fully vaccinated; cases sloping downward, again
The good news on the hospitalization front from CHA Everett is that not much has changed in either direction, but the hospital is handling the load according to plan and well on their way to having the staff fully vaccinated…
Chelsea Jewish COVID-19 vaccinations continue after great start in January
One would expect jubilation, jumping, screaming and even a small celebration once residents at the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare facilities got their COVID-19 vaccinations, but for one of the oldest residents at the Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCFL), it was…
Eversource Substation Project
EPA sued by CLF for refusing to investigate discrimination claims Last week the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), Chelsea’s GreenRoots and Lawyers for Civil Rights filed a federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The group argues that the EPA…
Upper Broadway work progressing to next stages
The massive re-building of Upper Broadway continues to progress through Phase 1, with crews now at Cary Avenue and one-third of the way done on their trek to the Revere City Line. The DPW’s Fidel Maltez said the water and…
CBC President Announces Black History Month Events
Special To The Record The Chelsea Black Community (CBC), under the leadership of President Joan Cromwell, has announced its schedule of events for Black History Month in the city. This year’s observance comes as Chelsea continues to be impacted by…
Council moves Funeral Fund request ahead after procedure disagreement
After 45 minutes of rancor over process and procedure, the Chelsea City Council moved ahead a request for $25,000 to replenish the Chelsea Funeral Fund due to a surge of deaths recently. Councilor Judith Garcia presented the measure earlier this…
CAPIC volunteer income tax assistance (vita) program is back
CAPIC is happy to announce that the FREE VITA Tax Prep program will be starting a new season. Due to the pandemic, all preparation will take place virtually, so no appointments will be needed this year. CAPIC does have a…
News Briefs
SCHEDULE A VACCINE APPOINTMENT COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Adults 75+ can receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting on February 1. Schedule an appointment starting Wednesday, Jan. 27. Find more details on the vaccination eligibility, vaccination locations and information for booking appointments at…