Special to the Record Revolution 250 Executive Director Jonathan Lane alongside historical reenactors and printer Gary Gregory met with state representatives at the Massachusetts State House on Thursday, June 25, to deliver hand-printed copies of the Declaration of Independence as…
Enjoy a Safe & Sane 4th of July Weekend
When Americans celebrated the Fourth of July at the turn of the 20th century, they did so in such rowdy fashion that vandalism and destruction of both public and private property were commonplace. This rampant hooliganism was suppressed only when…
Chelsea: Our All-America City!
We wish to offer our congratulations to City Manager Fidel Maltez, Deputy City Manager Devon Fields, all of our elected and appointed city officials, and everyone who loves our community for their role in Chelsea being named the winner of…
James F Callahan
November 2,1955 – June 24, 2026 James Friedrich Callahan of Chelsea and Gloucester, left us on June 24th after a brief illness. He, the only child of Stella (Dobrowolski) and James Callahan, ever the proud Bostonian, born at the Boston…
Letter to the Editor
Successful Bay Cove Basketball event To the Editor, On Friday, May 29, Bay Cove Human Services hosted its “Ballin’ for Recovery” Memorial Day Cookout and Basketball Event at 207 Shurtleff Street in Chelsea. The event began with a cookout, where…
Chelsea High Class of 1976 Holds its 50th Reunion
Rep. Garcia Secures $1.75 million in Environmental Bond Bill for Chelsea
Special to the Record State Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) secured several key investments and policy initiatives benefiting Chelsea in An Act to Build Resilience for Massachusetts Communities, a major environmental bond bill passed by the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Representative…
New Manager Approved for Merrit Club
By Adam Swift The license commission approved a change in management for the Merrit Social Club on Webster Avenue at its regular meeting earlier this month. The new manager, Anibal Santiago, might also be known to many in the city…
City Manager Provides Update on Green Zoning
By Adam Swift City Manager Fidel Maltez provided the city council with an update on Chelsea’s Green Zoning project at Monday night’s meeting. “This work is grant funded through the State’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program,” Maltez stated. “This grant-funded…
Gladys Vega Honored for Public Health Advocacy
Special to the Record Local non-profit La Colaborativa recently celebrated a national honor bestowed upon its President and CEO, Gladys Vega, a recognition that reflects the power of community, perseverance, and leadership in service to others. Vega was awarded the…
$800,000 Cummings Grant to Fuel Project Bread’s Fight Against Hunger
Special to the Record As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding…
Vendors Needed for Chelsea’s New Weekly Farmers Market
To make fresh produce more accessible to the Chelsea community, the City of Chelsea has announced a new Chelsea Farmers Market will take place every Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. in Chelsea’s City Hall plaza (500 Broadway) beginning July 7, 2026.…