City Council Swears In New Fire Chief
John Quatieri was officially sworn in as the city’s new fire chief at Monday night’s city council meeting. Quatieri has served in the Chelsea Fire Department for 32 years, most recently as deputy chief under recently retired Leonard Albanese. “I…
Emergency Management and 9-1-1 Dispatchers Honored
Special Council Meeting Addresses Temporary Shelter At Former Soldiers’ Home
City Councilors raised questions and concerns about the use of the former Chelsea Soldiers’ Home as a temporary shelter for migrants at a special meeting with state officials last Thursday. The use of the vacant Quigley Building was announced by…
City Manager Updates Community on First 90 Days in Office
City Manager Fidel Maltez has placed an emphasis on communicating with residents since he took office in January. Earlier this week, Maltez recorded the latest in his series of public outreach videos to air on Chelsea Community TV. The text…
Shuttle Buses To Replace Blue Line for Critical Track Work Latter Half of April: Evening Blue Line Service Also Suspended Between Bowdoin and Orient Heights Each Day From April 9–11
Special to the Journal Following up on the previous announcement on March 15, the MBTA is today reminding riders that Blue Line service will be suspended between Maverick and Wonderland for three days from April 17-19 and between Airport and…
People of Chelsea
Joe Resnek (AKA Joe Rez), Musician 2023 I go by the name of Joe Rez. Ever since I was 10, music’s always been the thing I’m passionate about, the thing I like to do in my free time. I always had…
Chelsea Woman Struck and Killed by Street Sign
State and local police are continuing to investigate a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Second Street last Friday. Jean Baptiste, 36, of Chelsea died of her injuries from the accident. A little after 7 p.m. last Friday,…
Vintage Vibes
By Tracy Nowicki Director of Elder Services Acceptance As we journey through life, our circles naturally shrink; our health may falter, our obligations shift, and our social circles often diminish. The evolving landscape around us can be deeply felt, especially…
New Electricity Program To Bring Supply Price Stability Launching in June
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea is pleased to announce the launch of Chelsea Electricity Choice, a group electricity-buying program from the City that will give Chelsea residents and small businesses a stable electricity supply price that is also lower…
Chelsea Youth Commission Hosts Leadership Training Event
The Center for Teen Empowerment joined the Chelsea Youth Commission on March 26 at the Williams School for training that emphasized collaboration, unity, and the meaning of being a leader. “This is a special gathering because The Center for Teen…
Chelsea Ward 2 Democrats To Meet on Saturday, April 6
The Chelsea Ward 2 Democrats will meet to organize on Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m. at the Chelsea Public Library. This meeting is for members that were elected on Tuesday, March 25. The public is invited to attend the…