Special to the Record Senator Sal DiDomenico secured language in the Senate Economic Development bill for several of his key policy priorities, and he brought $5 million in bond authorizations for local infrastructure projects in the district. The economic development…
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City of Chelsea Invites Pre-eligibility Forms for Grants Supporting Housing, Open Space, and Historic Preservation
Special to the Record The Chelsea Department of Housing & Community Development has announced its accepting pre-eligibility forms for two grant programs administered by Chelsea Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (AHTFB) and Community Preservation Committee (CPC), with eligibility forms due…
DiDomenico Welcomes Sales Tax-free Weekend
Special to the Record Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature set Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 as the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday. During the holiday, the state’s 6.25 percent sales…
Roca’s Chelsea and Lynn Young Women’s Programs Celebrate Graduates Achieving Programmatic and Educational Milestones
Special to the Record On Wednesday, July 22, Roca hosted a graduation celebration to celebrate participants from the Chelsea and Lynn Women’s Programs who achieved major programmatic and educational milestones. This year, 26 young women from Roca’s Chelsea and Lynn…
Commissioner Rejects Proposed Rate Increase from Fallon Community Health Plan
Special to the Independent Governor Maura Healey announced that the Division of Insurance has negotiated down proposed rate increases from seven health insurers, saving Massachusetts residents and businesses a projected $72 million in health care premiums for 2027. The Division…
“Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S.” Report shows 83 on-Duty Deaths in 2025
Special to the Record The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released its “Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. in 2025” report, which showed that a total of 83 U.S. firefighters died while on-duty, or as a result of heart attacks,…
City launches Chelsea Civic Leadership Academy
Chelsea has launched its first ever Chelsea Civic Leadership Academy, a new 11-week educational program designed to give residents an inside look and deeper understanding of how local government works. The City is now accepting applications for the program’s first…
The Next One
American Idol sensation John Foster will perform at Kowloon Aug. 15 By Cary Shuman The phrase, “The Next One,” comes from the National Hockey League to describe the exceptional rising stars hoping to match the incredible achievements of Wayne Gretzky,…
Discover Chelsea Car Show & Marketplace Daws Community to Chelsea Square
Special to the Record The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Chelsea, hosted a Car Show and Marketplace on Saturday, July 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Chelsea Square. The event provided local vendors,…