By Adam Swift The Chelsea City Council kicked off what was expected to be three nights of hearings on City Manager Fidel Maltez’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget on Monday night. Maltez brought forward a proposed $272,378,292 operating budget for…
Six-story Development Planned for Former Russo Tux Site
By Adam Swift A 67-unit apartment development is proposed for the site of the former Russo Tux and Limo at 320 Revere Beach Parkway. Several years ago, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the conversion of the property to a…
Chelsea Public Schools Receives Torchbearer Award at Discovering Justice 25th Anniversary Gala
Special to the Record Discovering Justice marked a significant milestone at its 25th Anniversary Gala, bringing together supporters, partners, and community leaders for an evening celebrating the organization’s impact and future. The event raised more than $500,000, including $82,750 during…
Chelsea Student to take to the Pitch with Revolution Unified Team
By Adam Swift This summer, Chelsea High School student Bryan Josue Pineda Perez will be taking to the pitch, just like his hero – Cristiano Ronaldo. Bryan was one of 18 regional Special Olympics Athletes signed to the 2026 New…
GreenRoots Hosts Free Energy Bill Fair for Chelsea and East Boston Residents
Special to the Record With Washington actively cutting home energy assistance programs, SNAP, Medicaid, and rental assistance, and with many immigrant families hesitant to apply for benefits they are legally entitled to and rising gas and electric costs, GreenRoots is…
Four CVLA Students Selected as Winners of National Baseball Poetry Festival’s Youth Poetry Contest
Special to the Record Four Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy (CLVA) students have hit home runs in their Creative Writing class, winning top honors in the National Baseball Poetry Festival’s Youth Poetry Contest. CVLA students Justin (10th Grade), Kaylee (10th grade),…
DiDomenico Brings Nationally Recognized Anti-Poverty Program to Massachusetts
Special to the Record Senator Sal DiDomenico filed a transformational anti-poverty bill, called the ENOUGH Act (S.3022/H.5187), after visiting the Harlem Children’s Zone in New York where he learned about their nationally recognized program that is breaking the cycle of…
June 2026 to Bring New Prices for Chelsea Electricity Choice
In June 2026, Chelsea Electricity Choice will transition to new 30-month prices. The change will occur as the current electricity supply contract ends and a new contract with First Point Power takes effect. While there has been a general increase…
Condo Association Questions Zoning of North Suffolk Project
By Adam Swift Residents of the Meriden Wharf Condominiums appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals last week claiming the proposed new North Suffolk Community Services headquarters on Winnissimett Street does not have enough parking spaces under city zoning regulations.…
Chelsea invites organizations to apply for summer program scholarships
Chelsea’s Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs is expanding its Youth & Family Recreation and Cultural Engagement Scholarship Program and is inviting local and regional organizations to apply for funding. This initiative, led by the Chelsea City Council and City…
North Shore Music Theatre kicks off the 2026 musical season with ‘On Your Feet!’ June 3
This June, Bill Hanney’s award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will bring the heat to the stage as they kick off the 2026 Musical Season with On Your Feet! the incredible true story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. The international…
Celebrating the life and legacy of Carmen Nieves
When we think of legacy, we think of Carmen C. Nieves — a woman whose impact spans generations and continues to inspire all those fortunate enough to have experienced even a small part of her journey. Carmen passed away in…