As Gov. Charlie Baker doubled up efforts to focus on Chelsea and four other neighboring communities as ‘high-risk’ or ‘red’ communities for increasing COVID-19 cases, City Manager Tom Ambrosino said he has concerns his community may never get out of…
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It’s a Virtual 2020 Taste of Chelsea
Special to the Record Since COVID-19 continues to be an issue, we’re inviting everyone to join us for the 17th annual Taste of Chelsea on Monday, Sept. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom for a virtual event. Co-hosted…
Two Chelsea High Students Participate in Press Conference about School Re-Openings
Special to the Record Chelsea High School students Victoria Stutto and Katy Ochoa participated in a virtual press conference hosted by the Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance on Sept. 3, joining other students and parents from cities across Massachusetts in sharing…
News Briefs
Cases Staying in Double Digits COVID-19 cases are still up from the lull in the summer, but are down from the spike of two weeks last month. The following is an update of cases. Covid-19 summary for the past week…
CHS Administrator to Be Featured in Gateway Cities Forum
New data from Brown University show that low-income students in Massachusetts earn nearly one-third less than their peers as adults. Education, including both pre-K-12 as well as higher education, has the potential to create equitable opportunities for students – but not in…
Greenroots ‘Evening on the Creek’ Mural Fundraiser All Set for Friday, Sept.11
Green Roots’ ‘Evening on the Creek” fundraiser has traditionally been a huge celebration on Chelsea Creek consisting of salsa dancing, music, and food. But due to the ongoing coronavirus and the state’s social distancing guidelines, GreenRoots Executive Director Roseann Bongiovanni…
Broadway Capital Hopes to Build Development Momentum on Second Street
The gas station on Second Street in Chelsea Square is now slated for development as the long-time owner looks to retire and has an option to sell the property to Broadway Capital, which has proposed to develop the property into…
City Extends Pop-Up Food Pantries to Sept. 26 as Food Debit Card Launches
City Manager Tom Ambrosino said they have some 3,300 applications for the Chelsea Eats emergency food debit card and only 2,000 spaces available, but that the most needy are expected to get the card while others will have to rely…
Cataldo Ambulance Announces Enhanced Program
Cataldo has announced an aggressive campaign to recruit non-EMS professionals and train them as EMTs. As part of this program a new, 30-day, accelerated “Earn as You Learn” program is being rolled out. Previously, Cataldo Earn as You Learn programs…
DiDomenico Urges Action on Wage Theft
In light of a dramatic uptick in labor rights violations in Massachusetts this year, Senator Sal DiDomenico has renewed his urgent call to pass legislation aimed at preventing the illegal practice of wage theft. Senator DiDomenico is the lead sponsor…