Local News — The Chelsea Pulse

Walmart Proposes Grocery Fulfillment Depot on Webster Avenue

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Walmart is seeking a special permit for a 25,000-square-foot grocery fulfillment center at 121 Webster Ave. in Chelsea. The facility would fill online orders for delivery but is not open for walk-in shopping.

Patriots Welcome 100 Chelsea Youth and Community Members to Preseason Game at Gillette Stadium

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Local students, high school football players, and police mentorship program participants experience a day with the defending AFC Champions

Inside Chelsea's Leonard Florence Center: Where Technology Restores Independence

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Discover how Chelsea's Leonard Florence Center uses cutting-edge assistive technology like eye-tracking and brain-wave controls to help ALS, MS, and ventilator-dependent residents maintain independence and dignity.

Chelsea Survival Center Fills Critical Gaps in Immigrant Mental Health Care

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How La Colaborativa's Chelsea Survival Center helps immigrant families in Chelsea, MA cope with detention-related trauma through wellness activities and clinical referrals.

Chelsea's DiSilva Fruit to Showcase Local Innovation at New England Produce Expo

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Morning Kiss Organic and Bright Bounty brands will debut new mandarin packaging and host a charity mini-golf tournament at the August 17-18 New England Produce Council Expo in Everett.

A Local's Guide to Shopping Small in Chelsea, MA

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Discover how to support Chelsea, MA small businesses without spending more. From Katz Bagel Bakery to Chelsea Station, shop local for everyday needs.

Governor Healey Demands Action on Energy Costs as Utility Bills Soar

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Governor Maura Healey calls for swift passage of energy affordability legislation to rein in utility spending and deliver refunds to Massachusetts ratepayers struggling with soaring bills.

Governor Healey Signs PROTECT Act, Expanding ICE Restrictions in Chelsea and Across Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the PROTECT Act into law, establishing what she describes as the strongest state protections in the nation against ICE enforcement in sensitive locations including schools, hospitals, and courthouses.

City Manager Seeks Residents for Chelsea Conservation Commission

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Fidel Maltez calls for applicants to fill two vacancies on the five-member board that protects Chelsea's wetlands and enforces environmental regulations.

Markey and Pressley Push for $25 Billion in Federal Fare-Free Transit Funding

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New report shows Massachusetts fare-free transit success with 14% ridership increase while national transit ridership declined 19%.

Chelsea 5K Adds First-Ever Wheelchair Racing Division

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The Chelsea 5K Road Race opens its first wheelchair division for adaptive athletes, with winners receiving a Chelsea Clock and championship trophy. The race starts near Williams School at 180 Walnut Street.

Chelsea Licensing Commission Postpones Disciplinary Hearings for Two Restaurants

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Chelsea's Licensing Commission rescheduled disciplinary hearings for King Tacos and Ranchos Las Pupusas to August 13, 2026, allowing time for legal counsel. Police allege underage service and staff drinking violations.

Boston and Army Corps Unveil $41B Flood Protection Plan Affecting Chelsea Creek

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Boston and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a draft coastal storm-risk management plan proposing flood-protection projects around Boston Harbor, including a barrier near Chelsea Creek. Public comments open through September 18, 2026.

Chelsea Joins Regional Push for Third Phase of Wicked Cool Mystic Heat-Relief Program

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Chelsea partners with five neighboring communities to apply for Phase 3 of Wicked Cool Mystic, a resident-informed heat-mitigation program bringing shade structures, drinking fountains, and cooling infrastructure to the Mystic River region.