Chelsea brief: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Chelsea City Council unanimously approved an inclusionary zoning measure prioritizing residents for affordable housing units
Archived edition, published Wednesday, October 28, 2026. See today's Chelsea page.
Chelsea City Council unanimously approved an inclusionary zoning measure prioritizing residents for affordable housing units.
Today in Chelsea
- Council passes inclusionary zoning measure. The Chelsea City Council unanimously approved a motion from Councilor-at-Large Kelly Garcia aimed at giving local residents preference for Chelsea's affordable inclusionary zoning housing units.Chelsea Record
- FEMA sends Chelsea $3.2 million in Covid relief. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it is reimbursing Chelsea $3.2 million through Public Assistance funding to help cover Covid-era program costs.Chelsea Record
- DiDomenico sponsors Chelsea Pride flag football team. State Sen. Sal DiDomenico is sponsoring a Chelsea Pride flag football team, according to Chelsea Record.Chelsea Record
- CHS girls soccer qualifies for state tournament. Chelsea High girls soccer qualified for the MIAA state tournament after a hard-fought 2-2 tie at Greater Boston, where the team also earned a spot in the first GB Cup.Chelsea Record
Coming up
- Sun, Nov 1: Chelsea's Dia de los Muertos festival returns. The city of Chelsea and the Veronica Robles Cultural Center invite residents to add framed photos of loved ones to Chelsea's Dia de los Muertos community altar as part of the Nov. 1 festival.Chelsea Record
- Tue, Nov 3, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Chelsea voters head to polls for state election. Polls will be open in Chelsea from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 3 for the state election, which includes races for governor and U.S. Senate.Chelsea Record