La Colaborativa Celebrates Adult Ed and Workforce Development Grads
Special to the Record La Colaborativa recently celebrated the graduation of more than 230 students who successfully completed its Adult Education and Workforce Development programs during the Winter and Spring 2026 cohorts. The ceremony recognized the achievements of community members…
ZBA Updated on City Zoning and Planning Initiatives
By Adam Swift The zoning board of appeals took advantage of a light agenda at its July meeting last week to get an update on planning and zoning issues in the city. The one special permit and variance that was…
Licensing Commission Moves two Disciplinary Hearings to August Meeting
By Adam Swift At its regular July meeting last week, the Chelsea Licensing Commission continued two major disciplinary hearings in order to give the establishment owners time to confer with legal representation. The commission began the disciplinary hearing for King…
Chelsea Launches First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea is helping make home ownership more attainable by offering a First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program, providing up to $20,000 in financial assistance to income eligible residents purchasing their first home in…
City Announces New Community Event Series ‘Summer in the Square’
Special to the Record The World Cup may have ended, but the City of Chelsea wants to keep its watch-party location, Chelsea Square, as a permanent “third space” gathering spot for its community with “Summer in the Square.” The City…
Star of the Show: Armando Rivera helped Chelsea tell its Story Well at AAC Awards in Denver
By Cary Shuman The Chelsea contingent knew right away that its presentation was well-received at the All-America City Awards in Denver. First came a standing ovation from the contingents across the country inside the ballroom at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.…
NeighborHealth Appoints Maria Coppenrath as CFO
Special to the Independent NeighborHealth announced the appointment of Maria Coppenrath, CPA, as the organization’s new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 20, 2026. With more than 30 years of healthcare finance experience – including over 15 years…
City Officials Hail Success of World Cup Watch Parties
By Adam Swift The World Cup ended on Sunday, with Spain taking home the trophy as the best soccer team in the world. In Chelsea Square, nearly 1,000 people gathered for the culmination of Chelsea’s month-long Fiesta Futbol celebration to…
New Chelsea Police Officers Sworn in
Three new Chelsea police officers were sworn in at city hall by Assistant City Clerk Gabby Solis on Monday. The swearing in of Officers Gustavo Azevedo, Justin Puppo, and Marcos De Brito was witnessed by City Manager Fidel Maltez, Police…
Governor Healey Takes Action to Cut Concert, Sports Ticket Resale and Fees
Special to the Record Governor Maura Healey today announced that she will file An Act Relative to Closing the Great Divide between Ticket Prices and Affordability, or The Great Divide Act, to lower sports and concert ticket resale prices and…
Wheelchair Division Added to 3rd Annual Chelsea 5K Road Race
Special to the Record The City of Chelsea Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs has announced it has added a new wheelchair division to this year’s Chelsea 5K Road Race taking place on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The event, which…