By Cary Shuman From the group’s departure from Logan Airport to City Manager Fidel Maltez’s delivery of an unforgettable All-America City Award acceptance speech in Denver, to the return trip home to Boston, Omar Limas said it was the time…
Obituaries 07-11-2025
Gladys Yukins A remarkable woman who lived with compassion and devotion, leaving an indelible mark of love in the lives she touched It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Gladys Yutkins, a cherished…
City Manager’s community message focuses on All-America City award
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…
City Council President DeJesus emerges as a star at AAC Awards
To hear Norielez DeJesus so proudly and emphatically proclaim her status as “Chelsea’s Council President” during the city’s 10-minute presentation at the All-America Awards, was in a word, wonderful. But her key contribution to Chelsea’s victory came in the question-and-answer…
DiDomenico congratulates Chelsea on earning prestigious AAC Award
Sen. Sal DiDomenico delivered his congratulatory wishes on behalf of the district to City Manager Fidel Maltez and the Chelsea contingent on receiving the All-America City Award. Following is Sen. DiDomenico’s statement: “Congratulations to all my friends in Chelsea for…
Chelsea is a 2025 All-America City
There was some nervousness among the Chelsea delegation as the winners were being introduced in the packed hall, and Chelsea’s name has not been yet announced. The feeling was that Chelsea had clearly distinguished itself with its informative and enlightening…
Chelsea’s leader and ambassador Maltez flourished in national spotlight
If there was an MVM Award – Most Valuable Manager – at the All-America City Awards Program, Fidel Maltez would have another prestigious plaque for his corner office at City Hall. Make no mistake about it. Maltez’s leadership of the…
Chelsea’a Amazing Grace Agosto excels mightily in her role as travel administrator
City Manager Fidel Maltez offered a fitting analogy to describe Grace Agosto’s leadership role in the Chelsea contingent’s trip to Denver for the All-America City Awards. “Grace was the choreographer of this trip,” credited Maltez. “She made sure that everyone…
Garcia brought the strength of the Commonwealth to help Chelsea’s victory
There were mayors and vice mayors, city managers and department heads. But Judith Garcia was believed to be the only state representative among the 20 delegations in Denver. And Garcia’s presence was noted by one and all, including a member…
Chelsea Police Dept. had a winning experience in Denver
There was a passenger on the airplane heading to Denver who obliged Chelsea Community Police Engagement Dan Cortez’s request for the puzzle page in The Boston Globe. From the time the plane left the gate to just moments before it…
City manager provides update on Quiet Zone construction
City officials anticipate construction for its final round of MBTA Quiet Zone safety improvements to begin fall 2025 or spring 2026, marking a major milestone in the city’s efforts to regain its MBTA Quiet Zone status – a designation that…
Obituaries 7-3-25
James “Jamie” G. Horgan Co-owner and operator of Pine Valley Golf Course It is with great sadness that we announce the departing of our dear family member James Gerard Horgan on May 19, 2025 at age 48, affectionately known by…