By Dr. Glenn Mollette You may have heard this before. I went out to find a friend and none were to be found. I went out to be a friend and found them all around. Where do you find friends?…
Obituaries 08-10-2023
Paul Francis Moulton, Sr. January 07, 1942 – August 07, 2023 At 81 years of age, Paul Francis Moulton, Sr. passed away unexpectedly in his Haverhill home. Born and raised in Chelsea, he was a beloved son of the late Roy…
Chelsea Celebrates National Night Out
Foundational Success: Josh Kraft Continues To Inspire People With His Philanthropic Efforts
By Sydney Ciano Josh Kraft, president of the New England Patriots Foundation and son of team owner Robert Kraft and the late Myra Kraft, had it instilled in him from his youth to “always look out for the groups that…
City, La Colaborativa, and TND Partner on the MassHealth Community Enrollment Campaign
The City of Chelsea, through the Department of Housing and Community Development and Senior Center, La Colaborativa, and the Neighborhood Developers (TND) are forging an innovative partnership to improve access to critical health insurance for residents of Chelsea, with a…
City Hosting Meeting on Forsyth Pocket Park
Work is scheduled to begin late this summer on a reconstructed Forsyth Open Space pocket park at the intersection of Lafayette/Franklin Avenue and Sturgis Street. The city is hosting an on-site community meeting offering neighboring community members a chance to…
Nomination Papers Deadline Is Tuesday, August 8
Candidates for public office in the 2023 election have until Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. to submit their nomination papers to the City Clerk’s office for certification by the Board of Registrars. The 2023 Preliminary Election in Chelsea is…
Planning Board Supports Hawthorne Street Rooming House Upgrade
The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a major rehabilitation project for an 18-unit Single Room Occupancy building at 165 Hawthorne St. at its regular meeting next week. Rick Costa, the prospective owner of the building, will be back before…
Public Access Advocates Testify in Support of Guaranteed Hybrid Open Meetings
Special to the Transcript At a public hearing by the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, municipal leaders, disability advocates, and open government organizations are testifying in support of legislation that will guarantee greater access to open meetings…
News Briefs
Massport Announces Schedule for Summer Runway Work at Boston Logan The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced the Runway 15R-33L Safety and Pavement Rehabilitation Project schedule for this summer. In collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Massport will begin…
Planning Board Gives Okay For Gazebo at New La Colaborativa Site
By Adam Swift La Colaborativa will be able to move forward with building a gazebo at its new Survival Center at the corner of Sixth and Arlington Streets. Last week, the Planning Board determined that the proposed change in the…
MBTA Board Awards Contract to New Flyer of America Inc. For Purchase of Battery Electric Buses
Special to the Record The MBTA Board of Directors awarded a $119 million contract to New Flyer of America Inc. for the production and delivery of 80 new, low-floor, 40-foot battery electric buses (BEBs). This vehicle contract award includes an…