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🌱 Chelsea residents safely evacuated after two-alarm Ash Street fire displaces 12
Chelsea, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Chelsea! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Chelsea residents safely evacuated after two-alarm Ash Street fire displaces 12
- How one Chelsea SRO is reshaping connections with local students
Also on today's calendar: The Best Flippin' World Cup Cardshow and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
- Saturday: Turning sunny; warm, temps: high: 89, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Sun mixing with clouds; warm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chelsea firefighters tackle 2-alarm Ash Street fire, evacuate all residents safely (chelsearecord.com) — An early-morning two-alarm fire on Ash Street in Chelsea forced the evacuation of a three-story residential building, but firefighters got everyone out safely with no injuries. Crews contained flames to rear porches, though 12 residents are now displaced and receiving help from the Chelsea Fire Department’s Resident Assistance Unit and Emergency Management while repairs are made. 
• Chelsea school resource officer recognized for community work (chelsearecord.com) — Chelsea school resource officer Damian Strait has been honored as a 2026 Community Impact Champion for his work with Chelsea Public Schools, especially at Chelsea High School. His student-centered approach, new “Build the Base” program, and everyday gestures like funding student celebrations highlight a guardian-style policing model focused on relationships and youth wellness in the city.
📸 Around Chelsea
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Upcoming Events in
Chelsea
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★ Featured events ★
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The Best Flippin' World Cup Cardshow →
15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr, Woburn
9:00 am -
Black Uhuru →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm
Sunday June 14
Thursday June 18
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Other local events
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Chelsea Public Schools Class of 2026 Graduation
Chelsea SD Chelsea High School Stadium
6:00 pm -
Baby Story Time
East Boston Branch Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA 02128
11:15 am -
Spanish for Beginners
East Boston Branch Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA 02128
4:00 pm -
School Committee Meeting
Everett SD Everett High School Library
6:30 pm -
Baby Story Time
East Boston Branch Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA 02128
10:30 am -
Bike Repair Workshop with Boston Bikes
East Boston Branch Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA 02128
3:30 pm -
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Revere Ferrante School Committee Room, RHS
5:00 pm -
School Committee Meeting
Revere High School, School Committee Room
6:00 pm -
The Fools →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Saturday June 27
📣 Chelsea Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Laser Show Assembly (K & 1)
Ferryway Malden, MA 02148
8:00 am -
Grade 8: Canobie Lake Field Trip
Ferryway Malden, MA 02148
8:30 am -
Chair Yoga Class
North End Branch Library 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA 02113
10:00 am -
Children's Music with Phoebe Neilsen
East Boston Branch Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA 02128
10:00 am
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kayem Foods Inc posted a job opening for Maintenance Planner Scheduler in Chelsea. Apply here.
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Cashier Associate - Part Time in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.
🗞 Nearby News
Revere
- Popular Donut Shop Closes Only MA Location (patch.com)
- Revere High bids come in under budget (reverejournal.com)
- Guest Op-Ed: On the FY27 Budget (reverejournal.com)
North End
- NEW Health hosts successful fourth annual Viva le Bocce Tournament at Langone Park (northendregionalreview.com)
Malden
- Malden Catholic Hires New Girls Basketball Coach With Decorated Resume (patch.com)
- Malden Catholic Hires From Within For Next Boys Basketball Coach (patch.com)
Ok Chelsea! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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