The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced a renewed push to recruit lifeguards, swim instructors, and other roles across Massachusetts ahead of the summer season. Certified lifeguard applicants who commit to working at an agency beach or pool…
Chelsea Recreation Summer 2025 Program Registration is underway
Chelsea Recreation is excited to announce that registration for its Summer 2025 programs is now open! Offering a variety of quality programs for all ages, the department invites residents to explore amazing, affordable opportunities in arts, sports, enrichment and more.…
Senior citizens should consider a measles shot
With more than 1000 confirmed measles cases now encompassing 30 states (including Vermont and Rhode Island) from coast-to-coast and north-to-south, senior citizens who are unsure of either their vaccination or immunity status should consider getting a measles vaccine shot. Measles…
Waymo may be coming!
As our regular readers know, we are huge fans of Waymo, the company owned by Google that has pioneered self-driving automobiles in many cities across the country. We first experienced Waymo in San Francisco a year ago and were immediately…
CHS Roundup
CHS girls win six titles at GBL championship meet The Chelsa High girls outdoor track and field team turned in a strong showing at Monday’s GBL Championship Meet that was held at Somerville’s Dilboy Stadium. Chelsea finished in third place…
Council gets update on comprehensive plan
City officials, steering committee members, and a consultant are continuing to gather feedback for the city’s ongoing comprehensive planning process, Chelsea Pa’Lante. At Monday night’s city council meeting, City Manager Fidel Maltez provided an update on the planning process following…
Katzman Family Center for Living receives Deficiency-Free Survey
The Katzman Family Center for Living, operated by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare and an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, announced that it recently achieved a deficiency-free survey. This designation, conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, means that the skilled nursing…
DPW contract pending final city council approval
The city and the union representing its Department of Public Works employees have come to an agreement on a new three-year contract. The agreement was presented to the council Monday night, and will be taken up for further discussion at…
CHS AVID, Early College Programs host first annual Mock Interview Forum
The AVID Program and Early College Programs proudly collaborated with MassHire and MEFA Pathways to host the first annual Mock Interview Forum on Wednesday, April 30. The event brought together students and professionals from a wide range of industries for…
City Manager highlights Battle of Chelsea Creek commemorations
City Manager Fidel Maltez has placed an emphasis on communicating with residents since he took office last year. Earlier this week, Maltez recorded the latest in his series of public outreach videos to air on Chelsea Community TV. The text…
Garcia closes out House budget debate, champions immigration legal assistance fund in FY26 state budget
Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) delivered her inaugural speech on the floor of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in support of the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget, with a special emphasis on the creation of a statewide $5 million immigration legal…
News in Brief
City launches new budget development software platform Chelsea recently launched a new budget development software platform designed to streamline the way the city plans budgets, allocates resources, and communicates financial information to the public. This new system will significantly improve…