Special to the record The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the PROTECT Act, landmark legislation led by State Representative Judith Garcia and State Representative Andy Vargas, Chair of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, in partnership with the Caucus.…
DiDomenico Stands Up for Animal Anti-cruelty Legislation
Special to the Record As a proud dog owner and animal lover, Senator Sal DiDomenico voted to pass legislation, along with every one of his Senate colleagues, to end the inhumane puppy-mill-to-pet-shop pipeline by cutting off commercial sales of cats…
Council Subcommittee to Take Up new Fire Station Discussion
By Adam Swift The city council’s public safety subcommittee will take up further discussion about a potential new fire station in Chelsea. “The City Council has been discussing adding a new fire station for many years,” City Manager Fidel Maltez…
City of Chelsea to Streamline and Expedite ISD Permit Processing with OpenGov
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea has launched a new online portal for applying for permits with its Inspectional Services Department (ISD). The portal, OpenGov Permitting, modernizes the City’s permitting process and supports the City’s goal of improving…
Happy Passover
Passover, which begins at sundown this Wednesday (April 1) and ends at nightfall next Thursday (April 9) celebrates the biblical story of the Exodus, when the Israelites were freed from slavery after the 10th plague on Egypt (each of which…
Happy Easter
This Sunday is Easter Sunday, the holiest and most significant day in the Christian faith, when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which occurred two days after his crucifixion on Good Friday. Our friends of the Eastern Orthodox faith…
Chelsea Sports
CHS boys volleyball ready to open season The Chelsea High boys volleyball team opened its season this week with a busy slate of contests. The Red Devils traveled to Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Somerville this past Monday, hosted non-league…
Obituaries 02-04-2026
Roger Adam Nowicki January 4, 1943 – March 25, 2026 Roger Adam Nowicki, 83, of Billerica, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, following a brief illness. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose warmth and…
Dozens speak out during public hearing on school budget
The school committee is scheduled to meet Thursday night, March 26 to continue discussions and hold a possible vote on the 2026-27 school year budget. The school district faces a $6.612 million budget shortfall and the elimination of dozens of…
City manager Maltez addresses issues near Civil War monument
The city will begin increasing police presence in the area of the Civil War Memorial across from city hall this week. Earlier this month, Precinct 5 City Councilor Lisa Santagate filed a motion requesting the city manager take action to…
City looks to purchase M&T Bank property for flood resiliency project
The city is looking to buy the M&T Bank property at 357 Beacham St. as part of the Island End River Flood Barrier project. Under the proposed arrangement, M&T would lease the property and building back from the city for…
Council looks for further discussion on inclusionary zoning amendment
City Manager Fidel Maltez is asking the city council to amend its inclusionary housing zoning by increasing the size of projects required to provide affordable housing and lower the percentage of affordable units per development. In a letter to the…