Fifteen mayors and city managers from across Massachusetts announced their support for The Work and Family Mobility Act in a letter submitted to the Joint Committee on Transportation. The bill, currently awaiting a report from the Committee, would allow immigrants…
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Gladys Vega, Kourou Pich Named to Suffolk County DA’s Community Advisory Committee
Special to the Record Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden has announced the appointments of Gladys Vega and Kourou Pich to a Community Advisory Committee to assist in the evaluation of the District Attorney’s Office, its bureaus, units, and…
School Committee Member Roberto Jiménez Rivera Launches State Representative Campaign
Chelsea School Committee member Roberto Jiménez Rivera launched his campaign for State Representative last week at a virtual event attended by over 90 people. Among these were elected officials, community leaders, and residents from Everett and Chelsea. Also present were…
City Council Honors Outgoing DPW Chief
Chelsea’s loss will be the town of Reading’s gain, as public works commissioner Fidel Maltez prepares to take over as Reading Town Manager. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Maltez was honored with a celebratory resolution highlighting and honoring his…
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Long-Time Chelsea City Councilor Leo Robinson Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Special to the Record Leo Robinson, the longest serving City Councilor in Chelsea, has announced his candidacy for State Representative in the newly formed seat that has united all of Chelsea, as well as portions of Everett. “It is with…
Chelsea Voters Against New Voke School Funding, But Passes District Wide
Voters supported the funding of a new Northeast Metropolitan Technical Vocational High School on Tuesday in a district wide vote. In Chelsea, unofficial results show the majority of voters did vote against funding for the new school, with 174 voting…
Councillors Raise Concerns Over COVID Testing Issues
Long lines, limited testing sites, and large numbers of people from outside the city coming to Chelsea for Covid-19 testing are among the concerns some City Councillors voiced at Monday night’s meeting. Councillor-At-Large Leo Robinson introduced a motion requesting City…
Developer Gives Briefing for Soldiers Home Rehab
Improved housing options and services for veterans are among the highlights the developer for the rehabilitation of the Chelsea Soldiers Home presented to the City Council last week. Philadelphia-based Pennrose is the developer selected by the state’s Division of Capital…
Two State Workers Fired for Chelsea Street Bridge Mishap
A motorist got a ride of a lifetime on the Chelsea Street Bridge last Friday but it wasn’t a ride she wanted or expected. According to MassDOT Communications Director Kristen Pennucci, just after 4 pm Friday the Chelsea Street Bridge…