The city is exploring a new affordable housing pilot program on Heard Street. City Manager Fidel Maltez said the six-unit residential property at 55 Heard St. presents an opportunity for Chelsea to expand deeply affordable, family-sized housing in the community.…
Author: Adam Swift
St. Rose School a possible site for a community center
For years, the building of a community center for youth and adults in Chelsea has been a top priority for many members of the city council. One location that has been eyed as a potential location is the St. Rose…
Council takes up debate on resources for immigrant families
Debate over how the city should allocate resources to help those in Chelsea affected by recent immigration enforcement actions dominated much of Monday night’s council meeting. During the public speaking portion early in the meeting, much of the discussion centered…
City considers replacement fees for trash barrels
The public works department has been looking into the possibility of charging a fee for replacement trash barrels, according to City Manager Fidel Maltez. Last month, District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero requested Maltez look into the possibility of the city…
Licensing Commission rolls back hours for Broadway restaurant
A Broadway bar is facing a three-month rollback of its operating hours following a number of violations in the wake of a fight in May that started inside the establishment. Beginning Sept. 1, Las Vegas Restaurant at 388 Broadway will…
Licensing commission hesitant to extend city’s bar hours
At least one restaurant owner in the city wants the licensing commission to look at allowing bars and restaurants to stay open until 2 a.m. At this month’s commission meeting, there was a letter from a local restaurant owner requesting…
City council approves early voting, preliminary election ballot
The city council approved early voting for the municipal preliminary election on Tuesday, Sept. 16 as well as the regular municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at a special meeting on Monday night. The council also approved the warrant for…
Revere Council approves funds for Sand Sculpting Festival
The Revere City Council approved $140,000 in funding to help pay for security and public safety details at this year’s Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival at last week’s meeting. The event, which will celebrate its 21st year this year,…
Maltez Addresses Overnight Parking Enforcement Issues
Parking issues are never far from the forefront of city council and resident concerns. Recently, District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero filed a motion requesting that the city manager look into ways to increase overnight parking enforcement. “One of the biggest…
City Celebrates the Battle of Chelsea Creek this Saturday
Lexington and Concord get a lot of the glory when it comes to the story of American independence. But this Saturday, Chelsea gets its day in the historical sun with a festival at Port Park on Marginal Street, celebrating the…