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…
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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,…
Jimenez-Rivera sworn in as new council president for 2026
City Councillor-at-Large Roberto Jimenez-Rivera was sworn in as the new Council President for 2026 at Monday night’s inaugural event for the council and the school committee. District 3 Councilor Norieliz DeJesus, who has served as council president for the past…
Ana Hernandez sworn in as school committee chair
Ana Hernandez was the unanimous selection for school committee chair for the new year at Monday night’s inaugural ceremony for 2026. Hernandez was officially sworn in, along with fellow school committee members Shawn O’Regan, Jonathan Gomez-Pereira, Katherine Cabral, Sarah Neville,…
Moore Was Always Better: Family, friends, remember baseball great Charlie Moore
Billy Thompson said his lifelong friend Charlie Moore was always a “bigger than life” personality. “We started out together at Williams in the sixth grade,” recalled Thompson. “These were great kids like Paul Rosati, Joe Casey, John Martin, Charlie –…