Former Chelsea public works director and current Reading Town Manager Fidel Maltez is the City Council’s unanimous choice as the next City Manager. The council took the vote Monday night, ending a search process to replace former City Manager Tom…
Month: October 2023
CPS Among State Leaders in Staff Diversity Growth Rate
Special to the Record Guided by a strategic vision for the school district as well as support from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) has worked to employ one of the most diverse school staffs…
Cultural Memory as a Path to Wellness Event Held at CHS Auditorium
Keefe Seeks Zoning Changes
Interim City Manager Ned Keefe is asking the City Council to consider changes to the Chelsea zoning ordinance that would allow more types of recreational uses. The request will go before the Planning Board and to a public hearing before…
Traffic Commission Looks at Eastern Avenue Speed Limits
The Traffic and Parking Commission is seeking more information about possible changes to the speed limit on Eastern Avenue. Public Works Commissioner Cate Fox-Lent made a request in August requesting the commission to establish consistent and appropriate speed limit or…
Chelsea Woman Sentenced to Time Served on Airline Ticket Fraud Charges
A Chelsea woman was sentenced last week in federal court in Boston for using her position as an airline gate agent to convert low-cost flights to more expensive flights and destinations for friends, family and acquaintances. Tiffany Jenkins, 35, was…
Annual J. Barry Dwyer Turkey Trot is Nov. 18
The ninth annual J. Barry Dwyer Turkey Trot is set for Saturday, November 18, at 10 AM at Chelsea Stadium. The trot promises to be a fun event for residents of all ages and abilities, featuring a 5K road race,…
News in Brief
Truck or Treat at The Track The weather wasn’t cooperating for our third annual Touch-a-Truck this September so we decided to add a Halloween spin on things! Join us for Truck or Treat on Sunday, October 29, from 10am – 2pm…
Apollinaire Play Lab Classes Start October 7
Special to the Record Apollinaire Play Lab youth classes start this Saturday! It’s not too late to register and join in the fun. This fall, the Play Lab is running favorites— like Ballet, Art, and Acting—plus some exciting additions. Interested…
City Administration Addresses Streetlight Repairs
District 6 City Councillor Giovanni Recupero has seen improvements in the city’s response to broken streetlights in Chelsea, and wants the administration to keep up the work. Last month, Recupero filed a council order asking the city to look into…