City Manager Tom Ambrosino told the City Council he believes it might be time to start a discussion about charging everyone a trash fee in the coming years as costs continue to rise for rubbish collection and recycling. This came…
Month: September 2018
Chelsea Cultural Council Grants to Support Art and Cultural Projects
Chelsea Cultural Council has received $21,900 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) a state agency, to assist public projects that promote access, education, diversity and excellence in the arts, humanities and sciences. Council members will be available to discuss grant…
Community Meeting Scheduled for Marijuana Proposal at King Arthur’s Site
A proposal for a marijuana cultivation and retail establishment has been proposed for the former King Arthur’s strip club site on Beacham Street adjacent to the New England Produce Center. GreenStar Herbals has scheduled a community outreach meeting for Sept.…
Council Seeks Further Study of Two-Way Broadway
Facing many critics from the public that showed up to speak against two-way Broadway, the City Council on Monday decided to defer any vote and, instead, hold a Committee on Conference to review the matter. In August, the Traffic Commission…
Council Approves Resolution Supporting Locked Out National Grid Workers
The City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting the locked out National Grid gas workers in a vote of 8-0 on Monday night, adding to the numbers of elected officials now supporting the workers – who have been locked out…
BHCC Receives $2.4M in Private Grant Funding
The Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation awarded $2.4 million to Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) to establish the Early College program at BHCC, marking the largest private grant awarded in the College’s history. The announcement was made in Chelsea Wednesday afternoon…
Judith Garcia Participates in International Political Exchange to Russia
Judith Garcia, a member of the City Council of Chelsea, MA, will be participating in a political exchange program to Russia from September 8-18, as a delegate on an exchange organized by the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL).…
News Briefs
JENNY THE JUGGLER The one-and-only Jenny the Juggler will perform for the Chelsea Public Library on City Hall Lawn next Saturday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. The program kicks off the fall programming for the Library. See below for many…
Downtown Façade Program Continues to Move Forward with Businesses
Throughout the summer, contractor to Chelsea Prospers Nathalia Hermida has been meeting with downtown business owners to create new designs for their facades and signage. Some proposals show dramatic changes with a real “wow factor.” While some of her concepts…
Grants Applications Available Sept 24 for Chelsea Thrives
The Chelsea Thrives Partnership is offering mini-grants to anyone who has a great idea for a positive activity or event for youth in Chelsea. Mini-grants are available to individuals that are organizing programs that serve five or more youth. Mini-grants…