Metro honored for its 100th anniversary By Cary Shuman City Manager Fidel Maltez presented the Key to the City – Chelsea’s highest honor – to Metro Credit Union President and CEO Robert Cashman during an impressive ceremony at its main…
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City Manager Seeks Resident to Fill vacancy on Planning Board
Special to the Record The Planning Board plays an important role in shaping Chelsea’s future by reviewing development proposals, conducting public hearings, and providing recommendations on planning and zoning matters. The board reviews applications requiring Major Site Plan Approval, considers…
Governor Healey Lays out Energy Affordability Priorities
Special to the Independent Governor Maura Healey called for swift action and passage of her energy affordability legislation to lower energy bills and rein in utility spending. In a letter to members of the conference committee negotiating the final bill,…
City and Cultural Council Announce Chelsea Heritage Celebration Grant Awardees
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea and the Chelsea Cultural Council recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Chelsea Heritage Celebration Grant program, awarding over $100,000 to support arts, cultural programming, public art, and community celebrations throughout the…
Chelsea Schools Reviewing Potential Additional State Funding
By Adam Swift Additional state funding could be on the way to help with budget shortfalls in Chelsea and other school districts across Massachusetts. Last month, Governor Maura Healey filed legislation to deliver $100 million to school districts across Massachusetts…
The King of Katz Bakery
Richard Katz fondly remembered by family, friends and customers By Cary Shuman Richard Katz worked hard to build the best bagel shop in the region, one so good that customers who used to live in Chelsea would return on Friday…
Massport’s Community Summer Jobs Program kicks off 2026 season
Special to the Record The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is celebrating another year of its Community Summer Jobs Program, supporting thousands of local students through partnerships with community organizations. This year, 29 organizations are receiving grants for nearly 300 seasonal…
Signs of Summer’s End
All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. The weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities. The mornings along our coastline have been pleasantly placid for those of us who row…
Retired US Air Force Colonel Daniel F. Ruskiewicz
Of Florida formerly of Chelsea Colonel (Ret.) Daniel F Ruskiewicz, 88 of Tampa, Florida passed away on April 29, 2026. He was born in Chelsea to Viola and Allen Sheppard on March 13, 1938. Dan served his country in the…