Nearly 34 percent of Chelsea’s 20,472 registered voters cast ballots in this year’s state election, with the majority of voters backing the Democratic candidates. That turnout was higher than the last state election in Chelsea in 2022, which saw a…
Author: Adam Swift
City Manager requests contract extension
Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez wants to stay in City Hall at least through the end of 2031. Maltez submitted a letter to the city council requesting a four-year contract extension of his existing agreement with the city. “The current…
Council to address parking zoning, reform proposals
Chelsea leaders, including the city council, are taking a more comprehensive look at parking issues in the city. At Monday night’s council meeting, City Manager Fidel Maltez submitted a letter to the council outlining the city’s recommended zoning changes as…
New residential developments get planning board okay
The Chelsea Planning Board recommended the approval of several residential apartment developments at its regular meeting last week. The board recommended approval of the special permits for the revised plans for the former Russo Tux and Limo site at 320…
Chelsea voters head to polls next Tuesday
Polls will be open in Chelsea for the state election on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. This year’s state election is highlighted by races for governor and U.S. Senate, as well as a number of statewide…
FEMA reimburses Chelsea for some Covid program costs
The city of Chelsea got some welcome financial news last week. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that it was reimbursing Chelsea $3.2 million through its Public Assistance funding.The federal funds will help reimburse the city for the number of…
Chelsea council passes Garcia’s inclusionary zoning proposal
Councilor-at-Large Kelly Garcia spearheaded a move to make sure the maximum number of Chelsea residents legally possible are given preference for Chelsea’s inclusionary zoning affordable housing units. Last week, the council unanimously approved a motion made by Garcia that asks…
City, 911 dispatchers reach contract settlement
Chelsea has reached a contract agreement with the union representing its 911 dispatchers. The new contract is retroactive to Jan. 1 of 2025 and runs through June 30 of 2027. The city council still has to approve the cost items…
Chelsea to consider bringing street sweeping under DPW
The city’s public works is looking at the potential to bring street sweeping services in-house, potentially saving Chelsea over $2 million over the course of 15 years. “Over the last two years, we brought in vehicle maintenance, which had been…
Local nonprofits get state workforce development grants
Several local nonprofit organizations recently benefitted from state grants for their workforce training programs. Last week, Governor Maura Healey announced $6 million in Community Workforce Partnerships grants to support 34 projects across 17 Massachusetts communities. The awards will help residents…