Free cider donuts at the last Farmers Market of the year, two more Faith & Blue nights with Chelsea police, a Housing Authority vote on rents and a union contract, and the deadline to register to vote: here is the week in Chelsea, Monday, October 19, through Sunday, October 25.
Monday, October 19
- Polonia Park opens to the public at 37 Tremont Street, with a dog park, splash pad and new playground. The grand opening is October 27. Details.
- City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall. Police Chief Keith Houghton’s retirement, Market Basket’s plans and the draft capital plan. Our preview.
Tuesday, October 20
- Last Chelsea Farmers Market of the season, 3 to 7 p.m., Chelsea Square, 179 Winnisimmet Street. The city is giving out free apple cider donuts, caramel apples and apple cider while they last, and is setting up hay bales, pumpkins and an inflatable for photos. Vendors sell produce, crafts, jewelry, pupusas and coffee.
- Help paying for heat, 4 p.m., La Colaborativa, 63 Sixth Street. A free session on fuel assistance. Details.
- Last community meeting on dropping parking minimums, 6 to 8 p.m., Chelsea Senior Center.
- Library Trustees, 6 p.m., Chelsea Public Library, 569 Broadway. A routine agenda with the director’s report.
Wednesday, October 21
- Chelsea Housing Authority board, 8:30 a.m., 54 Locke Street, and on Microsoft Teams. On the agenda: the 2026 payment standard, flat rent and utility allowance schedule for Chelsea; a 2026-2028 contract with SEIU Local 888; a fire alarm and smoke detector project at Prattville; balcony door and window replacement at the Buckley Apartments; and change orders on the Buckley facade and the Scrivano, Mace and Margolis modernization. The agenda lists no dollar amounts.
- Faith & Blue, 6 p.m., People’s AME Church. Chelsea police, residents and the congregation get together for conversation and food. It is the sixth stop in this year’s series. Earlier stops.
Thursday, October 22
- Voke Tot Lot ribbon cutting, 6 p.m., Voke Park, 540 Washington Street. Details.
- Movie in the Square: Warm Bodies, 7 p.m., Chelsea Square.
Friday, October 23
- Faith & Blue, 6 p.m., Revival Chelsea, the last date on the city’s flyer, which promises more to come.
Saturday, October 24
- Last day to register to vote in the November 3 election, City Clerk’s Office, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting runs the same hours. Our voting guide.
- Jay Atkinson book talk, 1 p.m., Chelsea Public Library. His crime novel “Storrow Drive” is dedicated to Chelsea Detective Scott Conley. Details.
Sunday, October 25
- Halloween Celebration for ages 3 to 10, 4 to 6 p.m., Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street (Arlington Street entrance). $5 per child, with an adult. Register at recreation.chelseama.gov or 617-466-5233.
Coming next: Trunk or Treat in Chelsea Square on Friday, October 30, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and Household Hazardous Waste Day on October 31. The full month is in our calendar.
Image: City of Chelsea.