Chelsea students, families, and community members gathered at the Mary C. Burke Elementary Complex (one of six viewing locations in the City) to watch the eclipse. Shown (left to right) are Museum of Science President Tim Ritchie, Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez, Superintendent Dr. Almi G. Abeyta and City Councilor Roberto Jiménez Rivera. Superintendent Dr. Almi G. Abeyta and City Manager Fidel Maltez watching the eclipse with their daughters ..read more

The Addams Family sings “Full Disclosure” during The Chelsea High School Performing Arts Department production of The Addams Family Musical ..read more

The state’s plan to use the former Old Soldiers’ Home as a temporary shelter site to ease the ongoing migrant crisis literally hits close to home for District 2 Councilor Melinda Vega. The Quigley Building is in Vega’s district and close to her own home. Since the plan to use the facility to house up to 100 migrant families over the next year was first announced last month, Vega said has been taking steps to inform the public and listen to her neighbor’s concerns. Vega said her most immediate concern when she heard about the plan was the short notice the city received from the state. She said ..read more

The city’s public works commissioner is recommending an increase of 1.5 percent for the FY 2025 water and sewer rates. At last week’s meeting, the city council voted to hold a ways and means subcommittee meeting with public works commissioner Cate Fox-Lent and City Manager Fidel Maltez for a discussion of the recommendation. There is also a proposed increase for trash fees for non-owner occupied units in the city. “We will hold a public hearing in June to notify and inform our residents of this increase,” stated Maltez in a letter to the council. “We welcome the opportunity to discuss this is ..read more

A $2.5 million federal grant from the US DOT’s Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grants Program will help reconnect Chelsea and East Boston by path along Chelsea Creek. “The funded project, titled Greening Chelsea Creek, will reconnect Chelsea and East Boston with an accessible, family-friendly path that both traverses physical barriers, links disconnected active transportation networks, and future-proofs new bus routes,” stated City Manager Fidel Maltez. With the grant award, Maltez said the city will be able to examine how to connect the existing Mary Ellen Welch Greenway in East B ..read more

One of the city’s newest parcels of open space adjacent to the Chelsea Street Bridge will be named after one of the city’s most famous and accomplished residents. Last week, the city council voted unanimously to name the property on Eastern Avenue Lewis Howard Latimer Overlook, after the famous and accomplished African American inventor born in Chelsea in 1848. In 2020, the state legislature passed special legislation allowing Chelsea to purchase the property from the state specifically for open space, according to City Manager Fidel Maltez. “The city took possession of the property at the be ..read more

With over 40% of low-income residents lacking access to affordable, reliable internet, the digital divide profoundly impacts marginalized communities and prevents economic stability in Chelsea and beyond. La Colaborativa is pleased to announce it has secured a transformative $497,621 grant from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI), in conjunction with the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board. “We’re grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration, as well as our partners at Massachusetts. Broadband Institute and MassHire, for this historic investment,” announced Alex Train, Chief Operat ..read more

Jesus carries his Cross to Golgotha. Followers of Jesus keep pace behind him as he carries his Cross to the site of his execution. The mother of Jesus watches as he carries his Cross to the site of his execution ..read more

John Quatieri was officially sworn in as the city’s new fire chief at Monday night’s city council meeting. Quatieri has served in the Chelsea Fire Department for 32 years, most recently as deputy chief under recently retired Leonard Albanese. New Chelsea Fire Chief John Quatieri. “I am truly honored and grateful for the trust and confidence you have placed in me, and I understand the great responsibility that comes with this position,” said Quatieri. “I am committed to serving to the best of my ability, and I look forward to working collectively with city leaders, our residents, local organiz ..read more

Several members of Chelsea Emergency Management/911 — Asst. Director Dan Johnson, Supervisor Josiah Hill, Lead Dispatchers Sheila O’Leary Lacey, John Lobo and Miriam Acevedo — received Departmental Commendations for their role behind the scenes during the 5 Alarm Fire at 50-54 Maverick St. on March 1 at Monday night’s City Council meeting ..read more