City Manager Fidel Maltez recently made three new hires to round out the leadership in his office. Last year, the city council approved the funding for Maltez to reorganize the city manager’s office as he began his new position. Maltez…
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People of Chelsea
The following story is one in a series from the ongoing People of Chelsea project by Darlene DeVita in collaboration with Sarah Putnam, which photographs and interviews our fellow citizens. These stories celebrate where we are now as a community…
Report Pushes for Updated Noise Data at Logan Airport
A consultant is recommending the city encourage Logan Airport to redo its noise exposure map for Chelsea using more recent data. City Manager Fidel Maltez recently met with Vianair, the company that conducted a study related to noise from airplanes…
SBP Announces 6th Cohort of Competitive Fellowship for Elected School Board Members
School Board Partners (SBP) announced its sixth and largest cohort of Fellows to join its School Board Partners National Fellowship. SBP has selected 99 individuals to participate in the competitive, one-year fellowship for diverse elected school board members. This year’s…
Subcommittee Looks To Take Proactive Approach to Addressing Crime in the City
The City Council’s public safety subcommittee will be working closely with City Manager Fidel Maltez and Police Chief Keith Houghton for the foreseeable future to address youth violence and other safety concerns in Chelsea. The increased cooperation among the city’s…
News in Brief
Atlantic Works Gallery Announces Its February Show Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG), the East Boston artist-run collaborative space for art and ideas, announced that as part of its traditional new year’s focus on its newest members, Renato Viganego will have a…
Zonta International 2023 Amelia Earhart Fellow
Local Massachusetts Zonta Clubs of District One, recently honored Chloe Gentgen, this year’s recipient of the Amelia Earhart Fellowship, at a dinner and awards ceremony hosted by the Zonta Club of Chelsea and North Shore. Ms. Gentgen is a Ph.D.…
Alarming New Survey Reveals How High MBTA Fares Are Harming Riders
On the heels of Governor Healey pledging to fund a permanent low-income fare for the MBTA in her FY25 budget, a groundbreaking survey of riders finds that they forgo meals, medicines, and other necessities as a direct result of the high cost…
Apollinaire Play Lab Spring Registration Now Open
Have a creative young person in your life? Have them explore and expand their skills through fun-filled classes at Apollinaire Play Lab! Spring class registration is now open. Returning classes this spring are Apollinaire Play Lab staples such as Ballet,…
Vintage Vibes
By Tracy Nowicki Director of Elder Services Quality customer service…. Let’s go!!! Throughout my time as the Director of Elder Services, it’s evident that the most valuable customer service training comes from interacting with the elder population. However, if…