The city recently received a federal grant that will help pay for the restoration of Mill Creek. The $428,000 grant from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) was secured under the leadership of the Chelsea City Council in conjunction…
Author: Adam Swift
City and Partners Help Migrants Gain Workforce Authorization
The city is taking a unique approach to make sure some of the recently arriving migrants can more quickly and efficiently gain work authorization through the state. “The state shelter system has been at capacity due to widespread housing instability…
ARPA Funding To Benefit Local Nonprofit Community Kitchens
Two community kitchens currently under construction by local nonprofits will benefit from $400,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds secured by the city. The funding for the La Colaborativa and GreenRoots community kitchens is part of the city’s focus on…
Council Appropriates Funding for Park Projects
The City Council took care of business quickly Monday night, approving several financial matters that had previously come before the council and addressing some traffic issues in the city. The council voted 8-0 to appropriate money for park projects at…
ZBA Considers Affordable Project on Williams Street
A 20-unit affordable housing development consisting of all one-bedroom condominium units that was first approved nearly two years ago is back before the city’s Zoning and Planning boards. Mikael Vienneau of Broadway Capital Development is seeking a special permit and…
Tax Shift: Property Owners Expected To See Modest Increases in FY24 Tax Bills
Homeowners in Chelsea can expect to see a modest increase in their property tax bills next year. The City Council held a subcommittee on conference meeting on the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rate on Monday night and heard a presentation…
Vega Addresses Marijuana License Questions
Gladys Vega appeared before the Licensing Commission last week to address concerns about the future of a recreational marijuana establishment proposed for 320 Revere Beach Parkway. Vega, the executive director of La Colaborativa, is one of the principles of Vida…
Veterans’ Home Hearing Continues
The ZBA continued the public hearing on the public-private Veterans’ Home in Chelsea redevelopment project at its meeting on Tuesday night. “The Board was not expected to have the minimum number of members required to vote on the matter,” stated…
Licensing Commission Takes Up Video Issues
Over the past several months, the Licensing Commission has been faced with more issues concerning working surveillance cameras for licensees than it has complaints about over-serving or rowdy behavior at local establishments. At last week’s monthly meeting, the commission called…
Several Contested Races for Seats on Council and School Committee
The Chelsea municipal election is this Tuesday, Nov. 7. This year’s election features several contested City Council and School Committee races. With the recent redistricting in the city, voters should check their polling location at www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/WhereDoIVote before heading out to…