Chelsea ward 2 will be holding their Caucus on February 28, 2026, at the Chelsea Library, registration starts at 9:30, Caucus open at 10: am. This year’s convention will be held on May29th, at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. This year’s Convention…
Chelsea Black History Month Kicks-off with ‘Held in Tension’ Reception
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Chelsea Black Community and the City of Chelsea held an opening reception for the light-based installation, “Held in Tension,” by experimental designer and artist, Caleb Hawkins, on February 4 at Chelsea City Hall as…
ZBA Approves Library Street Apartments
By Adam Swift The zoning board of appeals looked favorably upon the changes made to the plans for a nine-unit apartment addition on Library Street at its February meeting last week. The ZBA approved the special permit and variances for…
ZBA Rules Proposed Changes to Energizer Site are Minor Modification
By Adam Swift Last week, the zoning board of appeals determined that the proposed changes to the Flatiron Energy Energizer Storage battery facility on Eastern Avenue are a minor modification, and will not require a further hearing before the ZBA.…
Moe-Mentous Achievement
Osman enters Chelsea High’s 1,000 Point Basketball Club By Cary Shuman Moe Osman doesn’t yet realize that he is now an official Chelsea High School basketball legend, but his coach, Cesar Castro confirmed it at Monday’s practice. Osman scored the…
DiDomenico, Colleagues Act to Strengthen Consumer Protections
Special to the Record Last week, Senator DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate took action to give everyone a fair shot at access to housing and expanding the state’s car buyer protection law for people who buy new…
License Commission Holds Hearing
By Adam Swift The licensing commission held a lengthy public hearing on alleged violations at Populus Tapas and Bars on Everett Avenue at its February meeting last week. The commission ultimately suspended the restaurant’s entertainment license for dancing and a…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $6.8 million in Fire Department Grants
Special to the Record The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that applications are being accepted for two competitive grant programs that will deliver nearly $7 million to fund safety equipment for Massachusetts firefighters and life safety education for children and older adults.…
Massachusetts RMV Announces Special MA250 low Number Plate Lottery
Special to the Record The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is celebrating President’s Day by announcing a special low number lottery featuring the state’s new 250th Anniversary Plate. Residents can apply starting today, February 16, at 9:00 a.m. and have until 5:00 p.m.…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Student Jeffrey Ponce Lopez Completes Intensive Research Project Jeffrey Ponce Lopez, from Chelsea, Massachusetts, a member of the class of 2026, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a…
Need help affording food?
Call Project Bread’s toll-free FoodSource hotline When food costs compete with heating bills and rent, many Massachusetts families are facing impossible choices.The uncertainty around nutrition policy changes makes the situation even more challenging. If you or your family need help…
Zonta Club of Chelsea and North Shore News
Lottery Calendar Fundraiser The Zonta Club of Chelsea and North Shore has just completed its Lottery Calendar Fundraiser, historically one of its most successful fundraiser events. Local businesses and individuals sponsor the fundraiser, and calendars are sold for $25 each.…