At 4:46 a.m.,the Chelsea Fire Department responded to a 2-Alarm fire at an occupied 3-story residential building on Ash Street. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a heavy fire from the rear porches of the structure. All residents were unaware of the…
The city council unanimously approved City Manager Fidel Maltez’s proposed $272,378,292 general operating fund budget for Fiscal Year 2027 at Monday night’s meeting. The vote came following a week of subcommittee hearings where the council heard from department heads about…
Displaying the determination and competitive spirit that characterized his playing and coaching career, Jack Halas Jr. will be participating in the Run To Home Base next month at Fenway Park. Halas, who suffered three strokes in one night in 2024…
Chelsea Public Schools will celebrate the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony this Friday, June 12, at 6 p.m. on the Chelsea High School football field. The outdoor ceremony will honor graduates from Chelsea High School, Chelsea Opportunity Academy, and Chelsea…
Public officials from the City of Chelsea joined Eastern Salt Company leadership today at Chelsea Square to celebrate the arrival of a brand-new 16 ft. x 9 ft. LED screen that will anchor the City’s FIFA World Cup 2026 watch…
The Chelsea Police Department recently announced that Officer Damian Strait has been recognized as a 2026 Community Impact Champion for his exceptional work within the Chelsea Public Schools. Officer Strait was presented with the Community Wellness & Student Connection Champion…
After decades of deferred investment following the City’s state receivership in the 1990s, the Chelsea Fire Department has accepted delivery of a new $1.7 million Pierce Ascendant 100-Ft Tower Ladder truck, making good on the City’s pledge to ensure Chelsea’s…
By Beth Anderson Eight years ago, our schools took a leap that many others are only now debating: We banned cell phones. School is meant to be a safe place for young people to focus, grow, and learn. Yet phones…
The recent decision by those in charge at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow for the sale of fruit-flavored vapes in the United States represents a huge step backwards after a longstanding ban of these fruit-flavored, nicotine-based products…
As plans move forward to reconstruct Kayem Park, the City of Chelsea is inviting residents to learn about the final project design, a tentative project timeline, and its budget, on Tuesday, June 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the park, located…
Last week, the FBI and state and local law enforcement officials identified the victim of a brutal murder 26 years ago as Tiffany Bradley of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Bradley was 16 years old when her body was found on November 13,…
The Chelsea Police Department is preparing to welcome residents and visitors to Fiesta Fútbol 2026, a free, family-friendly viewing celebration taking place in Chelsea Square from June 11 through July 19 for FIFA World Cup 2026. Chelsea Police officers, event…