By Angie Agostini
Angie Agostini, 18, is a current senior at Chelsea High School and an intern in the city manager’s office. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and playing with her cat and birds.
At the April 28 City Council meeting, youth achievements and community development were front and center! There were a lot of updates, so let’s get into it!
The amazing youth!
Congrats to all the Chelsea students at Northeast Vocational School! They were recognized and honored at this week’s council meeting for their hard work and dedication to their studies.
Teens across Chelsea have been eagerly awaiting the May 3rd Youth Rise Festival. After months of planning, the work done by the Chelsea Youth Commission and other local youth organizations finally came to fruition! This event engaged the City’s youth and gave them a much-needed space to relax before final exams. Youth engaged with workplaces, interactive arts, sports, and even the City Manager! The youth are essential to Chelsea’s future; the Youth Rise Festival was proof of that!
Community
developments
Some other exciting news: Chelsea has been awarded new grants to develop Bear Park at 212 Congress St and improve Mill Creek’s waterfront! These projects will follow a pattern of accessibility and sustainability efforts across Chelsea, guiding a transformation of our neighborhoods and green spaces. In the next decade, Chelsea will look and feel like a brand-new city!
Additionally, Senator Sal DiDomenico updated the public on the anticipated NE Revolution soccer stadium in Everett. While there have been concerns over traffic in Chelsea, Senator DiDomenico reassured residents that there are many solutions in the works. Chelsea residents can look forward to a new commuter rail station, a Silver Line extension, and water shuttles, among other things. With the help of the Department of Transportation and the Kraft Family, Chelsea residents will be able to enjoy new public transportation and walkways around the Boston area.
Public announcements
The Proposed FY2026 Budget is now live! You can explore all the intricate details on the City’s website. Budget Hearings with the City Council will be held May 12-14.
Chelsea residents will have many upcoming opportunities to share their opinions and voices. Councilor Santagate has been organizing a community session on public safety with the police department on June 3rd; all members of the public are invited to join and voice their concerns. Stay tuned for more updates.
A few more exciting events:
The Rotary Club’s Annual Fundraiser, May 6th: The funds raised will go towards scholarships for Chelsea students!
The All-American City awards, June 26-30: To win this award would be a great morale boost for Chelsea, recognizing the hard work of our city’s residents.
See you all in the next edition of the Chelsea Scoop!