Good Looks Barbershop at 363A Washington Avenue grew from Luis Rodriguez’s interest in cutting hair during his Chelsea High School years. Opened in April 2022, the Prattville shop offers haircuts and facial-hair grooming, with online booking options. Rodriguez’s Chelsea upbringing and local baseball connections give this neighborhood business a story rooted in the community it serves.

S&L Subs has served Chelsea since 1973 from 462 Eastern Avenue. Its menu ranges from Italian subs and steak bombs to deli sandwiches, salads, and pasta dinners. The shop offers catering, local delivery, and Spanish-speaking service, with weekday and Saturday hours for residents looking to keep lunch, takeout, or a group meal close to home.

Thinking about moving to Chelsea—or making your current budget go further? Explore housing costs, transit fares, groceries, and utility options, with useful comparisons to Boston and local resources for heating assistance. This practical guide explains what the numbers mean, which expenses to check before signing a lease, and where Chelsea may offer value for your household.

Market Basket's parent company has floated a conceptual plan for 162 apartments in two mixed-use buildings beside Chelsea's commuter rail and Silver Line station, plus three new retail buildings. It is not an approved project: no formal housing proposal has been put forward, and a developer would still be needed. The plan follows new West Chelsea zoning adopted in June.

Chelsea Public Schools earned a state rating of "substantial progress toward targets" after its accountability score rose from 46% to 52%. The 52% is a state scoring measure, not the share of proficient students. The clearest gains came in math for grades 3 through 8, while reading held steady and high school results and attendance remain concerns.

A commentary in The Fulcrum holds Chelsea up as a model of civic life built from within, spotlighting La Colaborativa and Chelsea Opportunity Academy. The piece follows Chelsea's 2026 All-America City recognition, announced in June. La Colaborativa has served the city for more than 35 years, and the academy has served 527 students since opening.

NEW Health has added three primary care providers and says its outreach includes adults and children who live or work in Chelsea. Among them is Dr. Patricia Guglietta, who spent more than 20 years at MGH Chelsea. Learn about the providers, the center’s services, and how to request an appointment in the North End or Charlestown.

Everett Mayor Robert Van Campen and city officials recently toured 25 Garvey Street, where Chelsea-based nonprofit The Neighborhood Developers is building 125 total apartments, including 124 income-restricted rentals and one manager’s unit, its largest new construction project. Of the homes, 107 are for households earning up to 60% of area median income and 17 are for those earning up to 30%. Financing reports from 2025 put completion in May 2027; the coverage did not include leasing details.

Revere has won about $2.5 million in federal SAFER funding to hire 12 firefighters across its five fire stations, with hires expected to start early next year. State Sen. Lydia Edwards said the investment also helps Chelsea, Winthrop and East Boston through mutual aid. Until the new firefighters are hired and trained, the grant is a commitment of funds, not extra crews on the street.