Special to the Record The MBTA will launch Phase 1 of its Bus Network Redesign on Dec. 15, marking the start of a series of updates aimed at improving bus service for riders. This phase includes the combination of Chelsea’s…
City has Disbursed Over $7,000 in Aid to Local Veterans
The city’s Department of Veterans Services has disbursed over $7,000 in financial aid to local veterans in crisis through its Veterans Relief Fund since its establishment in 2022. This fund was created to provide essential support to Chelsea veterans experiencing…
Obituaries 11-07-2024
Isael DeJesus Martinez Gonzalez June 15, 1937 – October 26, 2024 Relatives and friends attended visiting hours for Isael DeJesus Martinez Gonzalez in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Saturday, November 2, and he will be placed to rest…
CHS Sports
Boys soccer falls just short of tourney The Chelsea High boys soccer team fell one goal short of qualifying for the post-season state tournament with a 3-2 loss to Boston International High School last week. The Red Devils entered the…
The Chelsea Soldiers Home Hosts Halloween Party
Polls open for Election Day on Tuesday
By Adam Swift Polls are open in Chelsea from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The presidential election tops the ballot, with Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris facing off against former President…
MB Spirits proposal comes before planning board
By Adam Swift The planning board has some questions about the traffic, design, and lighting plan for the liquor store being proposed by Market Basket next to its existing grocery store on Everett Avenue. At last week’s meeting, the planning…
City Manager Maltez and Chamber Director Hassell recognized at Latino Excellence Awards Ceremony
Special to the Record Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez and Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jennifer Hassell were recognized as Latino leaders and trailblazers making significant contributions to the Chelsea community during the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus’…
La Colaborativa unveils new housing and environmental justice pilot project
Special to the Record With record breaking summer heat and extreme storms, the intensifying severity of climate change is negatively affecting public health, especially for vulnerable residents in aging housing stock. La Colaborativa recently announced that it has secured a…
GreenRoots receives transportation impact award
Special to the Record GreenRoots, a leading voice in the work to improve transportation access and equity across Chelsea and East Boston, was recently awarded a $50,000 Impact Grant by Transportation for Massachusetts. These are the first round of grants…
Arrest made on Drug and Firearm Charges
Last week, the Chelsea Police Department successfully executed a search warrant at 63 Marlboro Street, Apartment 1, leading to the arrest of one man and the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, a firearm, and other evidence related to ongoing criminal…
News in Brief
Keyboard Fundamentals Chelsea Recreation is pleased to announce that Pavle Zvekic, Berklee College of Music graduate and ArtsLink musician will be teaching piano to Chelsea youth between the ages of 8-16. Learn how to play your favorite songs, improvise, and…