Night Shift Brewery announced this week that it is venturing beyond beer and into the coffee market – and they plan to roast their coffee in Chelsea. Co-Founder Michael Oxton said the company will have equipment installed at their Chelsea…
Month: March 2019
Chelsea Viaduct Project to Begin on April 1
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the Department will be rehabilitating the surface of the Tobin Bridge and complete required maintenance to improve the structure which will require lane closures and result in significant traffic impacts on the Tobin…
Broadway Affordable Housing Project Back Before ZBA
A revised affordable housing development at the corner of Broadway and Clinton Street is back before City boards, and now it features fewer units with all at affordable rates. Late last year, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) narrowly denied…
Council Calls for Administration to Draft Strategies in Lieu of Parking Study
The City Council has asked that City Manager Tom Ambrosino use the next month to figure out some new parking strategies for the city instead of spending a hefty sum on a major Parking Study. Ambrosino said the Council had…
Top 100
The City released the 2018 payroll figures for the City of Chelsea this week. The top earner was once again Chief Brian Kyes at $230,344, as per his recent contract. For the police earners, much of the gross salary listed…
News Briefs
YOUTH COMMISSION The City of Chelsea is accepting applications for its Youth Commission. Members of the Youth Commission will advise and assist the City Council, the School Committee, and the City Manager in the development of policies, programs, and delivery…
Boston to Install Dedicated Bus Lane on North Washington Street, Helps 111 Riders
In a move that could dramatically reduce the commute times for Chelsea 111 bus riders, the City of Boston announced they are planning on installing a dedicated bus lane on North Washington Street from Causeway to Haymarket – a key…
Encore Boston Harbor to Open Upscale Steakhouse, Featuring World’s Most Exclusive
Encore Boston Harbor has announced it will open an upscale steakhouse within its $2.6 billion resort, featuring waterfront views and the most unique steak program in New England. ‘Rare Steakhouse’ will also highlight exquisite and hard-to-find bourbon and scotch selections,…
City to Get Mitigation from MassDot for Viaduct Project
The City might have to put up with traffic backups for nearly three years on the Chelsea Viaduct, but there will be a mitigation package for the City when the dust all settles. City Manager Tom Ambrosino said they have…
MGC Gets Investigative Report, to Rule on Timeline for Public Rollout
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is finally in receipt of the Wynn Resorts investigation done by its Investigations and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) – an investigation that has been held up for months by finishing touches and, more recently, a lawsuit…