Thousands of Massachusetts residents have become ill and 29 adult flu deaths and 3 pediatric deaths have been reported this season, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. CHELSEA, MA–In response to a report of very high and rising…
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GreenRoots, Eastie Farm Receive Environmental Justice Funds
Special to the Record Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell recently announced the distribution of $475,000 to 12 organizations across the Commonwealth to aid in addressing economic, environmental, and health-related burdens. Included in that funding round were Chelsea-based GreenRoots and…
La Colaborativa Selected for Federal Health Innovation Network
Special to the Record La Colaborativa, a preeminent nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the welfare of Chelsea and the Metro North Region, has been designated as a Spoke for the prestigious Investor Catalyst Hub, a nationwide health innovation network launched…
Healey Announces Safety Reforms following Release of the ALR Commission’s Final Report
Special to the Record Governor Maura Healey announced a comprehensive set of reforms to strengthen safety, transparency and consumer protections in assisted living residences (ALRs) across Massachusetts. This action follows the submission of the ALR Commission’s final report to the…
Chelsea Now Accepting Applications for Property Tax Work-off Programs for Seniors and Veterans
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea is now accepting applications for its Senior Tax-Work-Off Program and Veterans Tax Work-Off Program designed to help eligible Chelsea adults aged 60 and older and veterans earn a reduction of up to…
School District Sees Positive Trends for Success
By Adam Swift There are positive trends for the Chelsea schools with the latest indicators of success presented at last week’s school committee meeting. Those indicators, presented by assistant superintendent of schools Dr. Tamara Blake-Canty, included the school attendance rates,…
The Museum of African American History marks a century of Black History commemorations throughout the month of February
Special to the Record In 2026, Black History Week will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The observance was expanded into a monthlong celebration in 1970, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of Black history and culture. To honor this historic milestone,…
CPS Superintendent Dr. Almi G. Abeyta mentors two aspiring Latina Superintendents
Special to the Record Under the leadership and guidance of Superintendent Dr. Almudena (Almi) G. Abeyta, two superintendent fellows from the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Doctor of Education Leadership Program are serving in Chelsea Public Schools this school year,…
Happy 91st Birthday, Bob Fee!
We want to wish a “Happy Birthday” to our former running partner, Bobby Fee, who celebrated his 91st birthday this past Sunday. Bob was one of the all-time great athletes in Chelsea High history and went on to enjoy a…
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2026 will mark 58 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel…