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Chelsea woman gets 4–6 years for toddler's death
September 24, 2026
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Chelsea woman sentenced to 4–6 years for toddler's death
Jennifer Prudencio, 27, pleaded guilty Tuesday to involuntary manslaughter for the death of her 3-year-old son Yael. Prosecutors said she left the child, who had a seizure disorder and hemophilia, in the care of siblings while she went to a Revere bar. She was sentenced to 4–6 years in state prison plus three years probation.
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Planning Board holds only public hearing on Chelsea's master plan
The Planning Board held the only public hearing Tuesday on the Pa'Lante comprehensive plan guiding growth through 2040. The board will vote October 27; public comments remain open through September.
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Chelsea's free-cash windfall largely went to capital and schools
A Wednesday report shows Chelsea's certified free cash dropped from $32.38 million to a projected $5.28 million, with roughly $4.5 million going to Chelsea Public Schools and the rest to capital projects and operations.
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Malden girls JV soccer visits Chelsea today
The Malden girls junior-varsity soccer team plays at Chelsea today at 4:15 p.m.
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Broadway redesign adds signal at Bellingham Square
Chelsea officials detailed the downtown Broadway reconstruction plan Tuesday: signalized Bellingham Square, two-way Broadway beside City Hall, back-in parking on Washington Avenue, and rebuilt sidewalks. Construction expected spring 2027; layout plan to return to City Council for vote.
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School Committee budget and HR panels meet virtually tonight
Chelsea Public Schools' Budget & Finance and Human Resources subcommittees meet virtually today at 5:30 p.m.
Chelsea Public Schools
Chelsea boys soccer travels to Malden today
Chelsea High boys varsity soccer faces Malden High today at 4:15 p.m. at Malden-Pine Banks, Field No. 1.
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Entrepreneur Funding Expo today in Chelsea
The Rising Founders Entrepreneur Funding Expo is today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport-Chelsea, 1012 Broadway. Connect with funding partners and business resources.
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