Last week, Governor Maura Healey announced just over $12 million in funding for local Mystic River Watershed Association communities, including Revere, East Boston, Chelsea, and Everett through the FY2025 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grants program. The MVP grants will be used…
Author: Adam Swift
JAMA Study Shows Health Benefits of Chelsea Eats Program
At the height of the Covid pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the city operated the Chelsea Eats program, which provided financial resources for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents. A recent study in JAMA, the Journal of the American…
City Continues Work to Create, Improve Parks
Chelsea is one of the most densely populated communities in the state, but that doesn’t mean that the city is lacking for parks and open space. As city officials continue to solicit input on the Chelsea website for its new…
Maltez addresses Sumner Tunnelclosure impact
Although the Sumner Tunnel is only scheduled for a one-month shutdown in July for repairs this year, as opposed to two months last summer, the closure has still caused frustration for local commuters. City Manager Fidel Maltez said he understands…
Public library reopens
The Chelsea Public Library is fully open to the public again, after dealing with air conditioning issues for the better part of a week. The compressors went down two weeks ago, forcing city and library staff to scramble to try…
Planning Board recommends approval for Harvard St. two family addition
The Planning Board recommended approval of a planned addition and renovation to a Harvard Street two-family home, despite some questions about changes to the facade of the building. The homeowner at 49 Harvard St. is looking to construct a rear…
Library Closed due to HVAC issues
The Chelsea Public Library has been closed for over a week as staff deal with HVAC issues that have knocked out air conditioning at the century-old building. City Manager Fidel Maltez said the city is staying on top of its…
Residents asked for Input on Open Space and Recreation Plan
The city is looking for input into the Chelsea Open Space and Recreation Plan. The plan is a city document that is updated every seven years that identifies priorities for parks, recreation, and open space in Chelsea. A link to…
New Staff Gets Down to Business
Before new City Manager Fidel Maltez was sworn into office in January, the city council had already approved his plan to overhaul the administrative offices in an effort to improve services to the city’s residents. That plan included separating the…
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Beacham Street Gas Station Proposal
The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit and variances for a proposed 24-hour gas station at 410 Beacham St. at its meeting on Tuesday night. Last month, the Planning Board recommended the ZBA not approve the permit and…