Special to the Record La Colaborativa, in partnership with Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF), is pleased to announce a new project to provide hearty, prepared meals to seniors, residents with disabilities, and individuals facing chronic health conditions. La Colaborativa, a…
Month: January 2025
City Council to Consider CPC funding requests
By Adam Swift The city’s community preservation committee has sent eight recommendations for funding from the Community Preservation Fund to the city council. The council sent those recommendations to a ways and means subcommittee meeting before coming back to the…
Chelsea Middle School Girls Basketball Team Begins Season with Three Victories
Staff Report The Chelsea Middle School girls basketball team, under the leadership of head coach Bruce Harrison, is off to a 3-0 start with victories over Medford (42-20), Somerville (40-18), and Malden (38-8). Lozaiya Santiago is the team’s leading scorer,…
Jimmy Carter Practiced What He Preached
The passing of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100 brings to an end the extraordinary life of a man who ascended from the small town of Plains, Georgia (population 552) to the highest office in the world.…
Even when the Patriots won, they lost
Heading into the final week of the NFL season, the Patriots were in prime position to claim the #1 draft pick, which held the promise of trading that pick to a team that needs a quarterback in return for a…
Obituaries 01-09-2025
Richard L. Macomber Formerly of Chelsea Richard (Dick) L. Macomber, formerly of Chelsea, MA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 1, 2025, at the age of 90. Richard was the beloved son of his late…
Governor Healey Visits Chelsea
Mass. Governor Maura Healey and First Partner Joanna Lydgate visited the DCF Harbor Area Office in Chelsea on Dec. 20 in conjunction with Wonderfund to help wrap presents for their annual holidaytoy and clothing drive.
City Manager Looks Ahead to 2025
By Adam Swift City Manager Fidel Maltez is looking to keep the lines of communication open with Chelsea residents as he heads into his second year on the job. Recently, Maltez reflected on the challenges and successes of his first…
City to Commemorate 250th Anniversary of Battle of Chelsea Creek in 2025
Special to the Record In 2024, Chelsea celebrated its 400th anniversary. Looking ahead, the celebrations will continue. In 2025 and 2026, Massachusetts 250 will commemorate the many battles across the state that led to America’s independence. Chelsea will be part…
Seafood Processing Facility Looking to Move to Former Signature Breads Site
By Adam Swift A proposed zoning amendment could help pave the way for a major fish processing facility to relocate from South Boston to the former Signature Breads site on Justin Drive. Last month, the planning board approved recommendation of…