Category: News
Captain Houghton the Pick As Next Police Chief
Long-time Chelsea Police Captain Keith Houghton will be the department’s next chief. City Manager Thomas Ambrosino said Houghton will take over from current Police Chief Brian Kyes upon Kyes retirement when he is officially appointed the U.S. Marshal from Massachusetts.…
DiDomenico, a Staunch Supporter of Firefighters, Gets First-Hand Experience at Fire Ops Day
Special to the Independent On September 20, Senator Sal DiDomenico joined the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) Fire Ops event and got hands-on experience as a firefighter. With supervision from the experts, DiDomenico was able to wear the fire gear,…
Artists Selected for 2022 Mural Projects
Public art helps to define a place. Art serves as anchors, orienting us as we navigate our way through the city. We’ll remember a specific corner, move towards a particular building, understand the network of streets thanks to the constellation…
Changes Made to Salvation Army Proposal
There could soon be more affordable home ownership opportunities in Chelsea, thanks to a change in the proposed development of the former Salvation Army building on Broadway. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Thomas Ambrosino updated the council…
Council Approves Making One-Way Broadway Permanent
The City Council approved making the One-Way Broadway shared bike and bus lane pilot program permanent at its Monday night meeting. The pilot program was approved in 2020, and includes one lane of vehicular traffic with a shared bike/bus lane…
News in Briefs
Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea Exhibit The McMullen Museum welcomes Chelsea residents and their guests for an afternoon celebrating the artist and his photography for the Chelsea Record, featured in the current exhibition, Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89. Join us for opportunities…
On the Campaign Trail
Maura Healey Endorses Judith García Gubernatorial candidate Maura Healey recently announced her support for Chelsea City Councilor Judith Garcia’s state representative campaign. The news comes after both candidates won their Democratic primaries on September 6. Healey has more than 15…
Chelsea Rotary Club Installation of Officers Dinner
Rick Gopen takes office as president; Jay Ash named Rotarian of the Year The Rotary Club of Chelsea held its Installation of Officers Dinner Sept. 20 at Anthony’s, Malden. Rick Gopen was installed as the 96th president of the Rotary…
Four Residents To Participate in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Four residents from Chelsea will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 2. Jess Rush, Cristian Jimenez, Yareli Arenas, and Casey Fields, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic…