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Revere Lands $2.5 Million Federal Grant to Add 12 Firefighters, With Mutual-Aid Benefits for Chelsea
Stan G.Revere won about $2.5 million in federal SAFER funding to hire 12 firefighters. State Sen. Lydia Edwards says the investment also supports mutual aid for Chelsea.
Read moreChelsea-Based TND Shows Off 125 Affordable Homes Rising in Everett
Stan G.Everett officials toured 25 Garvey Street, where Chelsea-based TND is building 125 affordable rental homes. Financing reports from 2025 put completion at May 2027.
Read moreNational Commentary Holds Up Chelsea as a Model of Civic Life
Stan G.The Fulcrum commentary spotlights Chelsea's civic life, including La Colaborativa and Chelsea Opportunity Academy, months after its 2026 All-America City award.
Read moreChelsea Schools Earn "Substantial Progress" Rating as Math Scores Climb
Stan G.Chelsea Public Schools earned a state "substantial progress" rating as its accountability score rose from 46% to 52%, with notable math gains.
Read moreMarket Basket Floats 162 Apartments Next to Its Chelsea Store
Stan G.Market Basket's owners have floated a conceptual plan for 162 apartments and new retail beside Chelsea's commuter rail and Silver Line station.
Read moreChelsea Public Schools Honors School-Based Clerks With Name, Strength and Story Awards
Stan G.Chelsea Public Schools honored 28 school-based clerks from 12 schools and programs with Name, Strength and Story Awards at the Oct. 1 School Committee meeting.
Read moreChelsea's First TEDx Event Opens Call for Speakers
Stan G.TEDxBellingham Square is seeking up to 10 speakers for Chelsea's first TEDx event, "Pa'lante: Moving Forward Together," at Chelsea High School on March 6, 2027.
Read moreChelsea Running Club Co-Founder Eduardo Rodriguez Vivar Honored With Latino Excellence Award
Stan G.Eduardo Rodriguez Vivar, co-founder of the Chelsea Running Club and co-director of the Chelsea Road Race, received the Latino Excellence Award for the 11th Suffolk District.
Read moreChelsea Council Approves Municipal Solar Deal Projected to Save About $60,000 a Year
Stan G.Chelsea's City Council voted 7-0 for a municipal solar deal projected to save about $60,000 a year, while a separate low-income solar-credit deal went back to committee, 4-3.
Read moreChelsea Explores Ending Parking Minimums for New Housing
Stan G.Chelsea is exploring an end to parking minimums for new housing, a recommendation of its new master plan. Residents can weigh in on Oct. 8 and Oct. 20.
Read moreMBTA Wins Preliminary OK for a Third Bus Berth Under the Tobin Bridge
Stan G.The MBTA has won preliminary approval for a third bus berth under the Tobin Bridge at Third and Chestnut streets in Chelsea. Plans are at 15 percent design.
Read moreS&L Subs in Chelsea, MA: An Eastern Avenue Tradition
Stan G.S&L Subs has served Chelsea since 1973. Explore its Eastern Avenue menu, catering, local delivery, hours, and ordering information.
Read moreGood Looks Barbershop in Chelsea, MA: A Prattville Business
Stan G.Meet Luis Rodriguez of Good Looks Barbershop in Chelsea’s Prattville neighborhood, with haircut services, booking details, address, and shop hours.
Read moreNEW Health Adds Providers, Welcomes Chelsea Patients
Stan G.NEW Health adds three primary care providers and welcomes Chelsea patients. Learn about adult and pediatric care, locations, and appointment requests.
Read moreCost of Living in Chelsea, MA: Housing, Expenses & Savings
Stan G.Explore the cost of living in Chelsea, MA, including housing, transit, groceries, utilities, and budgeting tips for residents and people moving to Chelsea.
Read moreThe Brown Jug: A Chelsea Pizza Favorite on Revere Beach Parkway
Stan G.Meet The Brown Jug, the Chelsea pizza spot on Revere Beach Parkway known for thin-crust pizza, homemade calzones and a lively sports bar, run by Mike and Cheryl Matrinko.
Read moreMontes Jewelry: A Family-Run Jeweler on Chelsea's Broadway
Stan G.Meet Montes Jewelry, a family-owned Chelsea jeweler at 275 Broadway offering gold and silver jewelry, custom orders and repairs, run by mother-and-son team Rosa Reyes and Armando Montes.
Read moreChelsea Seniors Stitch Shade Into Kayem Park’s Renovation
Stan G.New playgrounds, a misting station and a handmade shade sail are planned for the Chestnut Street park, with construction originally scheduled for the week of September 28.
Read moreChelsea Superintendent Almi Abeyta Receives First Premio América Unida
Stan G.The September 25 recognition honors community-building and mentorship at a student- and alumni-led gathering at Harvard.
Read moreChelsea Offers Free Lead-Pipe Checks and Replacement: How to Get Started
Stan G.September outreach highlights a longstanding program that can replace qualifying water-service lines from the street main to the building’s meter.
Read moreChelsea Firefighters Receive New Battery-Powered Rescue Tools
Stan G.A $50,000 gaming grant replaces equipment used for about 27 years and equips Tower Ladder 1 for vehicle crashes and technical rescues.
Read moreThree Chelsea Housing Projects Reduce Affordable-Unit Commitments From 23 to 15
Stan G.September 8 zoning decisions apply newer inclusionary rules to previously permitted developments, raising questions about affordability and financing.
Read moreChelsea Approves Airport-Employee Garage at 111 Eastern Avenue
Stan G.A roughly 2,400-space garage would swap two airport parking operations and add traffic, mitigation funding and redevelopment possibilities.
Read moreMystic River Walking and Biking Bridge Advances With $78.7 Million Contract
Stan G.The future Everett–Somerville crossing would connect riverside paths and give walkers and cyclists another route toward Assembly Row.
Read moreBoston’s Bricco Makes Tripadvisor’s U.S. Hidden Gems List
Stan G.The North End restaurant ranks No. 14 on Tripadvisor’s U.S. Hidden Gems list, giving Chelsea diners a nearby option to explore.
Read moreThe Spur Plans an East Boston Cowboy Bar With an Animal-Rescue Mission
Stan G.The Maverick Square venue combines a broad musical welcome with plans to support rescue organizations; no firm opening date is confirmed.
Read moreChelsea’s Senator and His Chief of Staff Honored for Literacy-Law Work
Stan G.Mass Reads Coalition recognizes Sal DiDomenico and Christie Getto Young for helping move evidence-based reading legislation into law.
Read moreRemembering Kevin G. Murphy’s Decades of Service to Chelsea’s Community Court
Stan G.The longtime Chelsea District Court clerk-magistrate is remembered for legal access, compassion and a public-service career that began in 1962.
Read moreChelsea Bakery Helps Unrefined Foods Grow Beyond a Home-Kitchen Idea
Stan G.A Massachusetts family’s frozen-muffin business now uses Chelsea production capacity as it expands its whole-grain products.
Read moreFor La Colaborativa, Chelsea’s Hispanic Heritage Includes Helping Neighbors
Stan G.Gladys Vega’s September reflections connect cultural pride with the food, housing, youth and workforce work that supports community resilience.
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