By Ava Callender Concepcion and Bruce Stebbins On Sept. 12, members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission visited the City of Chelsea as part of a series of visits to municipalities across the Commonwealth to educate and engage with state…
Month: September 2025
Raise the Roof Brings Community Together to Celebrate Housing and Local Leaders
The Neighborhood Developers (TND) hosted its annual Raise the Roof celebration Sept. 18, bringing together more than 200 neighbors, partners, and local leaders to support affordable housing and healthy communities across Chelsea, Revere, and Everett. Guests enjoyed a special performance…
Fall is the Time to take a Hike
For many of our fellow New Englanders, fall is our favorite season. The warm days and crisp evenings serve as the perfect midpoint between the heat and humidity of summer and the chill of winter. When you add in the…
Luigi Mangione is not a Hero
It was a sad, sad sign of our times last week to see individuals holding “Free Luigi Mangione” signs outside of the courthouse in New York City where Mangione made a court appearance. Mangione is facing state and federal charges…
CHS Roundup
CHS football team to host Somerville Friday night at 6:30 The Chelsea High football team will host Somerville tomorrow (Friday) in a Friday Night Lights contest at Chelsea Stadium. The opening kickoff is set for 6:00. The Red Devils, who came…
City to Extend Service for Fourth FD Engine
By Adam Swift What started as a trial for a fourth fire engine in the city has become a permanent fixture in the fire department, according to City Manager Fidel Maltez. In response to a large number of fires in…
ZBA Says No to Boston Provisions Special Permits
By Adam Swift By a 4-1 vote, the Zoning Board of Appeals denied issuing two special permits for the proposed Boston Provisions food processing facility proposed at 100 Justin Drive last week. The vote came following several months of lengthy…
City Appeals FEMA Ruling on Food Distribution Reimbursement
By Adam Swift The city has submitted an appeal with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) over FEMA’s denial of over $3.2 million in reimbursement for Covid-19 era food distribution efforts. “On March 6, 2025, FEMA denied our request for…
Judge Rules Chelsea Creek Pollution Lawsuit Can Move Forward
Special to the Record A recent judge’s ruling means Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) can move forward with its lawsuit to ensure that Global Partners, Ltd., is held accountable for its claim that it is polluting the waters of Chelsea Creek…
CHS Basketball Great Craig Walker Passes Away
By Cary Shuman Craig Walker, arguably the greatest boys basketball player in the history of Chelsea High School, has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. A 6-foot-4-inch guard/forward and member of the CHS Class of 1981, Walker became…