Road Race co-founder earns Latino Excellence Award

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Eduardo Rodriguez Vivar receives Latino Excellence Award

Representative Judith García announced that Eduardo Rodriguez Vivar received the Latino Excellence Award for the 11th Suffolk District. He helped establish the Chelsea Running Club in 2022 and co-founded and co-directs the Chelsea Road Race, which reached its 750-participant capacity this year.

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Chelsea High girls soccer wins twice, improves to 3-1-2

Chelsea defeated Lynn English, 1-0, and Malden, 2-1, to reach 3-1-2 overall and 3-0-1 in league play.

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Chelsea boys soccer visits Peabody Friday

Chelsea High’s boys varsity soccer team is scheduled to play Peabody Veterans Memorial at 4 p.m. Friday, October 2, at 485 Lowell Street in Peabody.

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Chelsea girls volleyball faces Excel Academy Friday

Chelsea High’s girls varsity volleyball team is scheduled to play Excel Academy Charter at 5:15 p.m. Friday, October 2, at 401 Bremen Street in East Boston.

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Free Hispanic Heritage concert at Chelsea High tonight

Boston Landmarks Orchestra and Chelsea High School orchestra students perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday, October 2, in the school auditorium at 299 Everett Avenue. Registration is required; food and refreshments follow the performance.

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Municipal Firefighter Exam testing begins Friday

Testing for Massachusetts’ 2026 Municipal Firefighter Exam begins Friday, October 2. Chelsea Fire Chief John Quatieri urged applicants interested in careers with the Chelsea Fire Department to review the exam requirements.

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MBTA lists October service changes for regional riders

On Thursday, September 24, the MBTA announced October construction-related service changes across the Blue Line and several commuter rail lines. Blue Line riders will see single-track operation between Revere Beach and Wonderland during the October 3–4 weekend, while additional regional rail disruptions are planned later in the month.

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Chelsea residents join 2026 Jimmy Fund Walk

On September 24, the Chelsea Record reported that Theonide Pierre, Crystal Singh, Squallie Greenthumb and Dimple Nandlalsingh are scheduled to participate in the Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, October 4.

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