Chelsea Firefighters undergo 4-day emergency vehicle operations training for urban environments
Chelsea firefighters completed a four-day Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) from September 1 to September 4, equipping them to operate fire apparatus safely throughout the city’s congested, urban streets and unpredictable traffic. The course was taught by Saugus-based Northeast EVOC,…
Chelsea City Manager looks to streamline inclusionary zoning application process
The City of Chelsea is looking to simplify and improve the administration of its inclusionary zoning program through a centralized process, according to the city manager. “We are partnering with the Chelsea Housing Authority to manage the waitlist, certification, and…
Chelsea City Manager provides update on Market Basket, MBTA quiet zone
Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez provided an update on two ongoing requests from the city council this week. In response to a council query, Maltez provided a brief update on the potential development plans for the Market Basket property in…
School district highlights positive progress in MCAS results
Chelsea Public Schools made “substantial progress toward targets” from the 2026 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) based on recent data released by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). DESE classified the Chelsea public schools as “not requiring…
‘Chelsea Then And Now’ was a tremendous event
It was a spectacular forum worthy of Chelsea’s four City Managers – Guy Santagate, Jay Ash, and Tom Ambrosino, and Fidel Maltez – who served Chelsea with so much distinction during the past 35 years – and in Mr. Maltez’s…
What a 32-hour workweek means to Boston residents
Boston residents seem enthusiastic about the idea of a national 32-hour workweek reintroduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Mark Takano of California, but expressed concern about how it would be implemented. Residents from Fenway, downtown and Jamaica…
Harbor Towers cuts ribbon on $20M flood barrier project
Mayor Michelle Wu joined residents of Harbor Towers Condominiums on Wednesday by cutting the ribbon on the downtown waterfront property’s $20 million flood-resistance project that includes deployable barriers. The ribbon-cutting was part of Deployables Day, a citywide gathering that highlights…
Governor Healey declares October 4-10 Fire Prevention Week
Governor Maura Healey has declared October 4-10 as Fire Prevention Week in Massachusetts, joining communities across the country in recognizing the nation’s longest-running public health and safety observance and encouraging residents to take simple steps to prevent fires and keep…
BHCC celebrates third year of Liberty Mutual Insurance grant for DISH Food Pantry
Bunker Hill Community College’s (BHCC) is marking the third year of a $150,000 grant from Liberty Mutual Foundation supporting its DISH Food Pantry, which provides food and other essential resources to students and their families. Since opening in 2019, DISH…
Four straight shutouts for CHS boys soccer, now ranked 20th in D-2
Four straight shutouts for CHS boys soccer, now ranked 20th in D-2 The Chelsea High boys soccer team earned two wins and two ties this past week, posting clean sheets in all four contests. The Red Devils defeated Greater Boston…
Spooky Season Jamboree Serves Up Community Spirit at Revere Beach
Who says you can’t play beach volleyball in October? Certainly not the dedicated athletes who gathered at Revere Beach for the “Spooky Season Jamboree.” Serving as the grand finale of “Emma’s 2026 Beach Volleyball Tournament Series,” the autumnal event brought…