Chelsea officials are taking steps to redevelop a city-owned parking lot at 212 Chestnut St. into affordable housing units. “Over the past several months, we have met with a number of developers who have expressed interest in partnering with the…
Author: Adam Swift
Development group to tour Chelsea
Chelsea is rolling out the red carpet for developers across the region as the city partners with The Builder Coalition on Thursday, Oct. 1 for the Chelsea Development Tour. The Builder Coalition (TBC) advances access and diversity in the real…
Maltez wants additional discussion of rodent control measures
Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez wants the city council to hold a subcommittee meeting to discuss the city’s rodent abatement program. “More importantly, we would like to discuss opportunities to strengthen our approach to rodent control throughout Chelsea,” Maltez said.…
Chelsea council honors officer for community work
The Chelsea City Council read a certificate of recognition for police officer Joseph Barker-Santiago during its meeting on Monday night. Santiago was praised for his work assisting the city’s licensing commission, as well as helping local businesses navigate city and…
Comprehensive planning process nears conclusion
A two-year comprehensive planning initiative for the City of Chelsea is nearing its conclusion. City Manager Fidel Maltez provided an update on the comprehensive plan, Chelsea ¡Pa’Lante, Onward!, in a communication to the city council this week. “The content of…
ZBA continues public hearing on WalMart Depot proposal
WalMart will be back before the Zoning Board of Appeals next month to continue a public hearing on a proposed WalMart Depot in the Home Depot plaza on Webster Avenue. The project for the 25,000-square-foot WalMart Depot was before the…
State grants to help with energy advocacy programs in Chelsea
Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop are set to benefit from two grant awards received by the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) under the Mass Save Massachusetts Community First Partnership (“CFP”) program. The City of Chelsea serves as the…
Council discusses economic development position
A potential new position in the Chelsea government will help provide greater clarity and accountability for economic development in the city. At Monday night’s city council meeting, City Manager Fidel Maltez requested the council to authorize him to establish a…
Chelsea Council seeks greater enforcement of scooter regulations
Chelsea Councilor-at-Large Leo Robinson recently got off the bus in Bellingham Square and immediately saw a number of incidents involving scooters and electric bikes, he told the city council at its regular meeting on Monday night. “The kids with the…
City cuts ribbon on affordable housing units
Affordable housing is at a premium in Chelsea and across the state, and city leaders are taking a unique approach to help provide more affordable units. Last week, following a series of renovations, city officials cut the ribbon on the…