Chelsea Fire Department Announces Fire Prevention Week and Community Open House
The Chelsea Fire Department is proud to join communities across the state in observing Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2025. This year’s theme, set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is Lithium-Ion Battery Safety, highlighting the importance of using, charging, and disposing of these batteries safely.
As part of the week’s activities, the Chelsea Fire Department invites the community to an Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Central Fire Station, located at 307 Chestnut St. The event is free and open to the public.
This year’s open house will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, demonstrations, and hands-on learning opportunities, including a smoke house simulator, a “Laws of Life” vehicle extrication demonstration, a drone demonstration showing our newest technology used to support firefighting, and an opportunity to operate a hose line from a fire engine alongside our firefighters.
Pizza will be provided, and we encourage residents of all ages to meet our firefighters and learn more about how we keep the community safe.
“Fire Prevention Week is a reminder that safety starts at home,” said Fire Chief John Quatieri. “We look forward to welcoming the community to see firsthand how we work to protect Chelsea every day.”
For more information, please contact the Chelsea Fire Department Fire Prevention Division at 617-466-4620 or [email protected].
Chelsea City Buildings Closed October 13 in Observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Most Chelsea municipal buildings will be closed on Monday, October 13, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Closures include City Hall, Chelsea Public Library, the Chelsea Senior Center, and the City Yard.
As always, public safety buildings will remain operational and online services will be available. For a complete list of online services, visit www.chelseama.gov/online-services.
Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, October 13, resulting in a one-day delay in collection for the remainder of the week.
Residential Parking Permit Enforcement will be suspended on Monday, October 13, at 12 a.m. Enforcement will resume on Tuesday, October 14, at 12 a.m. Parking restrictions for street sweeping will also not be enforced.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities.
Chelsea, Revere, & Winthrop Partnering with Stop & Shop to Host Regional Vaccine Clinic
The Cities of Chelsea and Revere and Town of Winthrop (North Suffolk Public Health Collaborative) are partnering with Stop & Shop to host a regional vaccine clinic on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chelsea Senior Center, located at 10 Riley Way. This is a walk-in only clinic; there is no pre-registration required.
The following vaccines will be available during the clinic:
• Flu (ages 5+, no insurance required)
• COVID (ages 12+, no insurance required)
• Shingles (ages 50+, insurance required)
• Pneumococcal (ages 50+, insurance required)
• RSV (eligible patients ages 50+, insurance required)
Attendees are encouraged to wear short sleeves to allow for easy vaccination. Those who have insurance should bring their insurance card.
Spanish interpretation will be available. The Chelsea Senior Center is accessible, with a convenient drop-off and pick-up area for individuals with disabilities. For questions about accessibility, please contact Chelsea 311 at (617) 466-4209.
The clinic is part of an ongoing effort to increase access to preventive healthcare across the region.